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Pathophysiology of Erectile Dysfunction and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Flashcards

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What is the definition of an Erectile Dysfunction?

A

Inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient to permit satisfactory sexual intercourse

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What qualifies as ED?

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3 months of failing to achieve erections

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What co-morbidities can cause ED?

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  1. Obesity
  2. Dyslipidemia
  3. Metabolic Syndrome
  4. Tobacco Use
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What is the Corpora Cavernosa?

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Two cylinders of erectile tissue (top of penis)

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What is the Corpus Spongiosum?

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Surrounds the urethra (bottom of penis) and expands to form the glands

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What NT helps blood flow into the penis via vasodilation?

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ACh

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What are the steps to achieve an erection?

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  1. Bloodflow increases and fills the copra sinusoids
  2. Those filled corpora then compress subtunical venules to decrease outflow of blood
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What are the 2 possible pathways ACh facilitates erection?

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  1. Improves NO production
  2. Increases cAMP
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What is the primary pathway for an erection?

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NO activated cGMP = decrease Ca2+ = relaxed muscle

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What is the secondary pathway for an erection?

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Increase cAMP = muscle relaxation

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What is the MAIN NT for erections?

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NO

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What metabolizes cGMP?

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Phosphodiesterase type 5 aka PDE 5 in the corpora cavernosa

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Where do the spinal cord cholinergic nerves connect to for sexual stimulation?

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Corpora Vasculature

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What is the role of NE in erections?

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Vasoconstrictor, = detumescence

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Does testosterone help with ED?

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NO, but it does help with libido

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What are the 2 physiologic functions of testosterone?

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Stimulate Libido and Increase Muscle Mass

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What is the normal concentration of testosterone?

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300-1100 ng/dL

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18
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Is testosterone a primary mediatory of erectile dysfunction?

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NO

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What is Secondary ED?

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Patient has hypogonadism and decreased libido

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What is Organic ED?

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Etiology is vascular, neurologic, and/or hormonal
Main Cause

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What is Pyschogenic ED?

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No organic causes and the patient does not respond to psychogenic stimuli

22
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What is one disease that could inhibit blood flow into the corpora cavernosa? (vascular organic)

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HTN, ASCVD, PVD

23
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What is one disease that could impair spinal cord nerve conduction? (neurologic organic)

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MS, Injury, Stroke, PD

24
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What is one disease that could block peripheral nerve conduction? (neurologic organic)

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What are lifestyle factors that can cause ED?

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Alcohol abuse, smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity

26
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What are causes of ED associated with damage?

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Old age, DM, renal failure, heart disease, HTN, ASCVD, and hypothyroidism

27
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How can Antihypertensives cause ED? What are examples?

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Reduced arterial flow into corpora
Diuretics and BB

28
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How can Dopamine Antagonists cause ED?

A

Inhibit prolactin inhibitory factor, increasing prolactin levels

29
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How can Anticholinergics cause ED? What are examples?

A

Anticholinergic Activity
Anti-Parkinson’s

30
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How can Estrogen or Antiandrogenic Drugs cause ED? What are some examples?

A

Suppress testosterone mediated stimulation of libido
Digoxin and Spironolactone

31
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How can CNS Depressants cause ED? What are some examples?

A

Suppresses psychogenic stimuli
Narcotics and Benzos

32
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What other drugs cause ED?

A

Lithium
Gemfibrozil
Clofibrate
Finasteride
Dutasteride

33
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What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia?

A

Enlargement of the prostate gland

34
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What is the normal prostate weight?

A

15-20 grams

35
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What is the anatomy of the prostate?

A

Small gland located below the bladder that surrounds the urethra

36
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What is the primary function of the prostate?

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To secrete fluids that make up 20-40% of the ejaculate

37
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What are the 3 prostate tissues?

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  1. Epithelial Glandular
  2. Stromal
  3. Capsule
38
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What is the function of the epithelial glandular?

A

Produce secretions

39
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What is the function of the stromal?

A

Smooth muscle with lots of ALPHA-1 RECEPTORS, activated by NE to cause smooth muscle contraction = decreases bladder emptying

40
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What is the function of the capsule?

A

Connective smooth muscle with ALPHA-1 Receptors

41
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What metabolizes testosterone?

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5-alpha-reductase

42
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What is DHT and it’s role in the prostate?

A

Dihydrotestosterone an active metabolite of TST, facilitates prostate growth, and much for potent in the prostate

43
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What are the two types of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms LUTS?

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  1. Obstructive
  2. Irritative
44
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What are the Obstructive Symptoms?

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Reduction in bladder emptying (weak stream, low flow rate, incomplete/slow emptying)
Full Bladder feeling after voiding

45
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What are the Irritative Symptoms?

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Over sensation of bladder muscles from long-standing = Nocturia
Bladder cannot void = retention and UTIs

46
Q

How do you know if a BPH medication is working?

A

If the AUA score improves by 3 points

47
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What is the physical exam for BPH?

A

Digital Rectal Exam DRE

48
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What is classified as Mild BPH?

49
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What is classified as Moderate BPH?

50
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What is classified as Severe BPH?

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UTI, Insufficiency, Bladder stones

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