male sexual dysfunction Flashcards
what age group of men suffer from male sexual dysfunction?
> 50% of men over age 40
what are the most common symptoms of male sexual dysfunction
MC erectile dysfunction
decreased libido
ejaculatory disturbances
what are physical causes of male sexual dysfunction
drugs, blood flow/nerve abnormalities, hormonal abnormalitis
psychological causes of sexual dysfunction in males?
depression, stress, performance anxiety, misinformation about sexuality
what is ADAM
androgen decline in aging men
what are symptoms of ADAM
mood and sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis, muscle atrophy, cognitive changes
what are lab tests for ADAM
free and total testosterone, LH, PRL
low hormones plus symptoms may benefit from replacement
what are other contributing factors for ADAM
stress, obesity, diabetes, pituitary tumors, drugs
what do you need to rule out with ADAM
hypothyroid, depression, anemia, prolactinoma