Lecture 12: Male Sexual Dysfunction Flashcards
What components are required for NORMAL male sexual function?
- Libido
- Penile erection
- Ejaculation
- Detumescence
What are the two neuro pathways that control erection?
- Early males: Peripheral (reflexogenic) S2-S4
- Mature males: Central (Psychogenic) T11-L2
AKA when you’re young, touching it makes it erect.
What is the primary neurotransmitter in erection?
Nitric Oxide, which promotes vascular relaxation to start and maintain an erection.
What part of the penis becomes engorged with blood and what keeps it engorged?
- Corpus cavernosa gets engorged
- Trabecular smooth muscle compresses to keep the blood in.
What part of the nervous system controls ejaculation?
Sympathetic NS
What 3 things mediate detumescence?
- NE
- Endothelin
- Smooth muscle contraction
Is ED part of the aging process?
No!
However, does occur in older men generally.
What organ disease can affect ED?
CV disease
Vascular disorders in general.
What are the 3 primary mechanisms that result in ED?
- Can’t initiate erection (psycho, endo, neuro)
- Can’t fill penile tissue (arteriogenic)
- Can’t store blood properly (venoocclusive)
In a majority of ED cases, what are the common risk factors?
- DM
- Atherosclerosis
- Medication
What is the MC organic cause of ED?
Vasculogenic
What two endocrine abnormalities can cause ED?
- Low testosterone
- Increased prolactin
What medications are known to cause ED?
- Thiazides
- BBs
- Hormones (estrogen, GnRH)
- Antidepressants (SSRIs & TCAs)
- H2 antagonists
What managment option should we do if there is no response to oral meds for ED?
Direct injection of meds
If there is no response to injections for ED, what diagnostic imaging might be indicated?
- Duplex US
- Cavernosography
- Arteriography
- Penile nocturnal detumescence study