erectile dysfunction Flashcards
interpersonal relationship among 2 people in romantic relationship, who may or may not be actively engaged in sexual relations
intimacy
experience of pleasure from one’s senses leading to an increased awareness of an appreciation for one’s own body
sensuality
any combination of sexual behaviour, sensual activity, emotional intimacy, or sense of sexual identity (a bio-psyco-social process + cultural and interpersonal factors)
sexuality
consistent or recurrent inability of male to attain and maintain an erection of the penis sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse
ED
inability of male to perform sexual act
impotence
dick changes with aging
Arousal becomes delayed, less rigidity in erection
Weaker, shorter orgasms
Prolonged plateau and diminished urge to ejaculate
More rapid detumescence with a prolonged refractory period
physiology of a flaccid penis
SNS
arterial and smooth muscle contracted
physiology of an erect penis
PNS
NO primary mediator
vasodilation + decrease in peripheral vascular resistance
pulmonary RF for ED
COPD, OSA
endocrine RF for ED
hypogonadism (meh), DM, obesity
CV RF for ED
HPTN, hypercholesterolemia, vascular disease, strole
why is a man with ED a cardiac pt until proven otherwise
endothelial dysfunction leads to ED leads to early death
lfiestyle RF for ED
obesity
sedetary lifestyle
bike riding
smoking, alcohol
shift work
poor diet
COVID can cause ED through mechs like
endothelial dysfxn, psyc distress, impaired pulmonary hemodynamics, exacerbation of CV diseases, impact on T levels, sensory loss
what Anti-HPTN drugs worsen ED? which would be chosen instead
worsen: BB, thiazides, aldosterone antagonists, centrally acting
better: CCB, ARB, ACEi
what hormone affecting drugs worsen/ cause ED
antiandrogens: spironolactone, cimetidine
CS, E, P, GnRH agonists, 5alpha reductase inhibitors
which psyc meds worsen ED
SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOi, 1st gen neuroleptics, risperidone
which psyc meds are preferred for ED
buproprion, mirtazapine, quetiapine, olanzapine, aripiprazole
list 3 assessment tools for ED
SQoL assessment, self esteem and relationship questionnaire (SEAR), erectile dysfunction inventory of tx satisfaction (EDITS), # of events (penetration, attempts), international index of erectile function (IIEF)
what are first line ED tx
PDE5i, psychotherapy
what are second line ED tx
IV inj, intraurethral suppositories, vacuum erection device
nonpharm ED tx
Counseling of both partners
Lifestyle: smoking cessation, avoid EtOH, substance misuse, healthy diet, exercise, adequate sleep
pharm classes for ED
PDE1
prostaglandin E1
MUSE
injections
trazodone
PDEi response for ED is ____ in diabetics
lower
PDEi response is ______ dependent
dose
PDEi SEs
flushing, headache, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, visual disturbances (more with sildenafil)
PDE5i may increase risk of
malignant malenoma or basal cell carcinoma
PDEi eye safety
nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION)
new/ worsening glaucoma
change in colour perception
how do PDEi change colour perception
PDE6 interacts with sildenafil in retina for blue tinged vision
what is NAION
Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION): acute ischemia of optic nerve, infarct may result, visual field defect or vision loss may occur
Counsel pt to inform MD if experiencing vision loss