Men’s Health Flashcards
1
Q
What is the leading cause of death for older vs younger men?
A
older - ischaemic heart disease
younger - suicide
2
Q
Difference in health seeking trends between men and women
A
- men are less likely to visit GP when ill except from in very late years of life
- men have tendency to present at later stages of illness
- men are less likely to present with concerns regarding mental health
- men are less likely to attend cancer screenings
3
Q
Risk factors for poor men’s mental health
A
- lack of social support
- substance abuse
- society expectations
- socio-economic factors
- trauma
- relationship breakdown
4
Q
Symptoms of depression in men
A
- anger
- recklessness
- substance abuse
- working obsessively
- headaches
5
Q
Symptoms of anxiety in men
A
- drug + alcohol abuse
- difficulty sleeping
- core anxiety symptoms
6
Q
Ways of improving men’s mental health
A
- raising awareness
- addressing societal expectations
- improving access to mental health services
- promoting healthy coping mechanisms
- targeted interventions
7
Q
Modifiable risk factors of CVD
A
- smoking
- diet
- alcohol
- BMI
8
Q
Non-modifiable risk factors of CVD
A
Gender (men)
Older age
Genetics/family history
9
Q
Physical causes of erectile dysfunction
A
- atherosclerosis
- spinal cord injury
- medications, smoking + alcohol
- diabetes
- prostate gland surgery
10
Q
Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction
A
- stress
- depression
- sexual boredom
- relationship conflicts
- unresolved sexual orientation
11
Q
Managment of erectile dysfunction
A
first line:
- PGE5 inhibitors e.g. sildenafil, tadalafil
- vacuum erection devices
.
second line:
- intra cavernous alprostadil injection
- intraurethral alprostadil
.
third line:
- penile prostheses
