final- sex and aging

Question 1

are most people over 65 having regular sex

Answer 1

yes

Question 2

by age 65 how many men suffer from impotence in at least 1/4 of sexual attempts

Answer 2

15-25%

Question 3

most women over what age report vaginal dryness

Answer 3

65

Question 4

advantages of men aging

Answer 4

greater ratio of women to men more single women available less fear of pregnancy more time for sex

Question 5

advantages of women aging

Answer 5

hormonal stability no fear of pregnancy more financially stable more time for sex

Question 6

Causes of sexual dysfunction

Answer 6

heart disease atherosclerosis arthritis diabetes prostate problems/removal back problems (neurological) alcohol/medications meds w/ side effects emotional issues

Question 7

how many new patients over 50 are new w/ AIDS

Answer 7

1 in 10

Question 8

why do older adults get HIV

Answer 8

unprotected sex vaginal dryness skin/capillary fragility

Question 9

Signs of sex-related health issues

Answer 9

dizziness after sex excessive sweating chest pain changes in/pain during urination sores/rashes around penis chronic flu symptoms

Question 10

What is herpes

Answer 10

painful/itchy lesions or rashes that come and go

Question 11

what is HPV

Answer 11

soft bumps around penis or inside urethral meatus cauliflower-like lesions

Question 12

What is chlamydia

Answer 12

no symptoms mucous plug before morning urination

Question 13

what is syphilis

Answer 13

painless chancre that heals later neurological and nms effects

Question 14

what is gonorrhea

Answer 14

purulent or watery discharge from penis or vagina

Question 15

what is HIV

Answer 15

persistent or unusual infections/flu like symptoms/fatigue/weight loss

Question 16

practical recommendations for sexual dysfunction in aging patients

Answer 16

std education abstinence/monogamy condom use see specialist hormonal drugs manual devices for males