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Men's health Pathophysiology Flashcards

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Define male hypogonadism

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Clinical syndrome resulting from failure to produce testosterone OR normal amounts of sperm or BOTH
- needs both

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What enzyme used to turn testosterone to dihydrotestosterone DHT? What is DHT responsible for? (2)

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5a-reductase

Responsible for:
1. External genitalia
- differentiation during gestation
- maturation during puberty
- adult prostatic disease

  1. Hair follicles
    - increased growth during puberty
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What enzyme used to turn testosterone to estradiol? What is estradiol responsible for? (2)

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CYP19 (aromatase)

Responsible for:
1. Bone
- ephiphyseal closure
- increased density

  1. Libido
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What is testosterone alone used for without getting converted into anything (4)

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  1. Internal genitalia
    - wolffian development during gestation
  2. Skeletal muscle
    - increased mass and strength during pubery
  3. Erythropoiesis
  4. bone growth
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Differentiate between primary and secondary hypogonadism
Disease type?
low test + LH/FSH levels?
Fertility?

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Primary
- Disease of testes
- LH/FSH levels high
- Fertility cannot be restored, seminiferous tubules damaged

Secondary
- Disease of hypothalamus or pituitary
- LH/FSH levels low or normal
- Fertility CAN be restored, using GnRH therapy

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Define late-onset male hypogonadism

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  • clinical and biochemical syndrome characterized by an unequivocally and consistent deficiency of testosterone WITH symptoms and signs that can be caused by testicular and/or hypothalamic dysfunction
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What age group would you suspect primary hypogonadism? Secondary?

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From 20-50
- likely primary

50+
- more often secondary but primary still occurs

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What is the age-related defects that occur at the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis?
Which is likely the main cause of declining androgen levels?

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  • Pulsatile GnRH secretion effect reduced
  • LH response to GnRH is reduced
  • Testicular response to LH impaired
    (likely the main cause of declining androgen levels)
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What are the MOST specific symptoms of late-onset hypogonadism? (3)

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  • Decreased libido
  • ED
  • Decreased frequency of morning erections
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What are less-specific symptoms of late-onset hypogonadism

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  • decreased energy
  • decreased motivation
  • changes in mood (depression,anger)
  • Impaired memory
  • inability to concentrate
  • sleep disturbances
  • hot flushes
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What are signs of late-onset hypogonadism

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  • decreased body/facial hair
  • central obesity
  • decreased testicular volume
  • decreased muscle mass
  • increased body fat
  • gynecomastia (large breasts)
  • osteoporosis
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Is there evidence for testosterone treatment to help with decreased muscle mass, higher visceral fat mass, insulin resistance etc..

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Low total and Free testosterone levels are weakly associated with multiple adverse outcomes

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When should you measure testosterone levels?

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Measure in morning between 7 - 11
OR
3 hours after you wake up

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How much % of testosterone is bound to serum proteins?
Which protein is testosterone bound to that does not make it bioavailable?

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98% is bound to serum proteins
- 44% is bound so SHBG (not bioavailable)

Sex hormone binding globulin increases with aging

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When do we measure free testosterone (3)

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  1. when SHBG may be decreased
  2. when SHBG may be increased
  3. Total testosterone is borderline/low normal
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What conditions and drugs decrease SHBG?

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Conditions
- obesity
- diabetes
- hypothyroidism
- nephrotic syndrome
- polymorphisms in SHBG gene

Drugs
- glucocorticoids
- progestins
- androgenic steroids

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What conditions and drugs increase SHBG?

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Conditions
- Aging
- HIV
- Cirrhosis and hepatitis
- hyperthyroidism
- polymorphisms in the SHBG gene

Drugs
- anticonvulsants
- estrogens

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What is the pathogenesis of androgenetic alopeica? (3)

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Androgen dependent trait that requires a genetic predisposition.
- Located on the X chromosome

thinning starts in the crown

number of hair follicles and growth steps (cycle) remain constant
- BUT the anagen or growth stage is shorter (length of growth period is shorter)
- causes a shorter and thinner hair shaft

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What is are the 3 key pathophysiologic features of alopecia pathogenesis

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  1. Alteration in hair cycle development
    - anagen phase decreases but the telogen (shedding) phase remains the same length
    - anagen phase becomes so short that it does not reach the skin
  2. Follicular minimization
  3. Inflammation
    - sebacious glands and other secretions can build up overtime and cause this
    - not really studied
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do males castrated before puberty or patients with androgen insensitivity develop alopecia?

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Which hormone plays a role in alopecia

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Dihydrotestosterone
- binds to androgen receptor activating genes involved in hair follicles

23
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Which enzyme is used in alopecia? What are the 2 isoforms types in scalp hair follicles

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5-alpha-reductase

2 isoforms
Type 1 in
- sebaceous glands
- epidermal and follicular keratinocytes
- dermal papillae cells
- sweat glands

Type 2 in (MAIN DRIVER)
- outer sheath of hair follicles
- Plus epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesciles and prostate

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Is it common to have symptoms of BPH before age 50?

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What are risk factors of BPH
- high levels of endogenous test, DHT, estradiol, insulin, inflammatory markers - Obesity - Diabetes - Lot of alcohol - Physical inactivity
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Prostate growth phase in men
Size of 1g until puberty 1. grows to chestnut sized by 25-30 2. Second growth spurt at age 40 where prostate can quadruple in size
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What fluids do prostates secrete (4)
1. Citrate (nutrient source) 2. Proteolytic enzymes to liquefy coagulated sperm 3. Seminal plasmin 4. Relaxin to enhance sperm motility
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How much do prostatic fluid contribute to total semen volume
1/3 (30%) rest is - seminal vesicles (65%) - Testicles (5%)
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What are the 3 types of tissues in the prostate
1. Epithelial tissue - produces secretions 2. Stromal tissue or smooth muscle tissue - contains alpha-1 adrenergic receptors - normal prostate to stromal tissue ratio is 2:1, in BPH is 5:1 3. Capsule - has fibrous connective tissue and smooth muscle - also contains alpha-1 adrenergic receptors
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Which hormone and enzyme play a central role in BPH
DHT Type II 5-alpha-reductase
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What is the pathogenesis of BPH 2 components? What causes them?
Static component - Proliferation of the stromal (smooth) and epithelial cells of the prostate - via DHT / 5-a reductase enzymes - ANATOMIC enlargement - PHYSICALLY blocks bladder neck and obstructs urinary flow Dynamic component - increase in smooth muscle tone in the prostate and bladder neck - via alpha-adrenergic receptors
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What is the relationship between BPH and prostate cancer? how?
Strictly association and not causation - BPH proliferation occurs in transitional or central zone - prostate cancer occurs in the peripheral zone
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BPH pathogenesis progression (3)
1. BPH 2. BP enlargement 3. BP obstruction - chronic bladder overfilling
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What are some obstructive symptoms in lower urinary tract symptoms?
- slow urinary flow - intermittent urinary stream - straining to void - occasional mid-stream stoppage - post-void dripping
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What are some irritative symptoms in lower urinary tract symptoms?
- increased daytime frequency - increased nocturia - increased urgency - increased retention - UTI - Urinary incontinence
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What are MANDATORY investigations for BPH (3)
1. History - medical conditions - meds bladder contractility (anticholinergic agents) OR urinary outflow (sympathomimetic agents, phenylephrine ICU type meds) 2. Urinalysis - to rule out infection - to detect presence of blood 3. Digital rectal exam - normal prostate is firm and nontender
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What are RECOMENDED investigations for BPH (2)
1. Symptom survey - american urological symptom score 2. Prostate specific antigen PSA - measure prior to treatment with 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
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What are the OPTIONAL investigations?
- Serum creatinine (if high could be bladder obstruction) - Urine cytology (screen for bladder cancer or irritative symptoms) - Uroflow (if less than 15ml/sec) - Voiding diary - Post-void residual (PVR) concerning if over 200ml - Sexual function questionnaire
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What is the ED definition
Persistent failure to achieve a penile erection for a minimum of 3 months
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What are some causes of erectile dysfunction? (5)
Psychogenic - performance anxiety Organic - vascular - neurologic - hormonal - locale penile factors - drug induced
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What drugs induce ED (7)
- Antidepressants (SSRIs, MOAIs, TCAs) - Antihypertensives (beta-blockers) - Cardiac (digoxin amiodarone) - Diuretics - Hormones (corticosteroids, ketoconazole, antiandrogens) - H2RAs - Recerational drugs (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine)
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What 3 systems are affected in erection
1. Vascular system 2. Nervous system 3. Hormonal system
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What is the physiology of the vascular system
Flaccid state - arterial blood flow into and out of corproa cavernosa Erect state - decrease in venous outflow from the corpora - inc in ARTERIAL flow into corpora via Ach vasodilation
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What is the physiology of the nervous system
Sacral nerve reflex arc external stimuli integration vs hypothalamus - dopamine exerts erectile effects - Alpha-2-adrenergic is anti erectal effects
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What is the physiology of the hormonal system
testosterone stimulate sexual drive - androgen receptors may increase NO nitric oxide
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What is it called if there is no organic cause and no response to psychogenic stimuli ?
psycjogenic erectile dysfunction
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How much % of cases is drug-induced erectile dysfunction responsible for?
10-25%
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What is ED a potential marker for?
arteriosclerosis or CV disease
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What are Symptoms (2), signs (6), and lab values (3) for ED
Sx - ED +/- decreased libido or other sexual disorders Signs - Low satisfaction with erection quality - comorbidites (diabetes) - signs of hypogonadism - abnormall curved penis - decreases pulses in pelvic region - decreased anal sphincter tone Tests - testosterone - Digital rectal exam - Can also order PSA
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ED investigations (5)
1. Sexual history 2. Medical history (any vascular comorbidities) 3. Medication history 4. Physical exam - abnormal penile anatomy (curved or weak pulses) - signs of reduced nerve function via anal sphincter tone 5. Lab tests (FBG, A1C, lipids) - serum testosterone if 50+ or if decreased libido
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