S3 M1 Sexuality Flashcards
Having 1 STI increases the risk of having
Another STI
When a person has more than one STI or other medical problem, these sicknesses are labeled as
Concurrent
All STIs have a latent or subclinical phase which is -
having and being able to transmit the disease without symptoms
Viral STIs
Herpes
HPV
Hep B
HIV
Bacterial STIs
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Viral STIs are treated with
Vaccines
NO cure
treat symptoms
suppress virus
Bacterial STIs are treated with
Anti infectives
NO vaccines
Chain of infection
Pool/reservoir of infection Portal of exit Mode of transmission Portal of entry Susceptible host
Gonorrhea 101
Neisseira gonorrheae
Vag Anal Oral sex childbirth
Gonorrhea symptoms
Women
Men
Arthritis
Women
minor/overlooked symptoms
Endocervicitis (redness) Dyspareunia (pain with sex) purulent exudate dysuria frequency
Men Urethritis Dysuria (pain) Profuse purulent drainage Ball bag pain
Syphilis 101
phases
Treponema pallidum
Spirochete
vaginal anal oral childbirth
Primary - highly infectious
Secondary - infectious
Latent - noninfectious after 4 years
Late - noninfectious
Chlamydia 101
Chlamydia trachomatis
MOST COMMON STI
Vaginal anal oral or child birth transfer
Chlamydia symptoms
PID pelvic inflammatory disease most serious
painful urination
dysuria
infertility/sterility
Discharge Burning Dyspareunia Vaginal bleeding Lower ab and back pain
Anal sex - anal pain
Oral sex - sore throat
HPV 101
Human papillomavirus
Vaginal anal oral childbirth
Genital Warts
Vaccine available
Most common HPV types
Most carcinogenic HPV types
common - 6 and 11
carcinogenic - 16 and 18
Herpes HSV 101
Herpes simples
CAN be spread to infant at child birth
T1 - above waist, Cold sores
T2 - below waist
This isn’t always true
Virus enters nerve endings
Herpes HSV PRIMARY symptoms
Burning, Itching, Tingling
Lesions - rupture, crust, heal
last 17-20 days
Vesicles - infections
Pain fever headache malaise myalgia
Herpes HSV Recurrent episode symptoms
triggers - stress, fatigue, sunburn, illness, immunosuppression, menses
tingling burning itching before lesions
lesions last 8 to 12 days
Herpes none medical treatment
Hygiene
Cotton undies
Clean/dry lesions
Start STI treatment of antibiotics __ culture
before
STI Treatment teaching
Finish antibiotics
Let partners know
Abstain during treatment
Follow up examination and culture
Primary STI prevention
Safe sexual contacts
No IV drug use
Be vaccinated
Use a condom
Secondary STI prevention
Seek care immediately
Follow treatment regiment
Disclose partners/contacts
Tertiary STI prevention
Prevent reinfection
If virus - maintain healthiest condition possible
diet, sleep, education, drug therapy etc.
Organic ED
Related to Diabetes HTN Decreased hormone production Med side effects
Functional ED
Stress
Performance anxiety
ID personal issues like anger anxiety depression
Differentiate between Organic and Functional ED by
Assessment for ED
Onset
Organic gradual
Functional acute
International Index of Erectile Function
If ejaculation of tactile sensation is absent before treatment
it can not be restored
ED treatment
PDES inhibitors
NOT with nitrates = severe hypotension
Invasive ED treatment
Intraurethrals - gels injections or pellets to go in
Vaso constrictive device - dick pump with ring
Implant - Can result in mechanical failure, infection, erosion
Gender dysphoria
Cross-gender identification
Persistent desire to be of other sex
Persistent discomfort in own sex
Gender identity is based on
Sexual identity
AND
Internal experience
If those don’t match then the person is transgender (differently gendered)
Transsexual
ID with opposite gender
Preop transsexual
Altered physical appearance
Intersexed
Born with ambiguous sexual organs
Cross-dresser/transvestite
Wears clothing of the opposite gender
Gender dysphoria criteria
Difference in gender identity lasting longer than 6 months
For gender dysphoria to be diagnosed in kids the desire must be
Present AND verbalized
Dyspareunia
Pain before during and after intercourse
burning stinging sharpness extreme tenderness sensation
Dyspareunia causes
Physiological pelvic disorder sti endometriosis menopause
Psychological
abuse stress depression
Treatment for altered libido
Medication
Counseling
Hormones
Lifestyle remedies
Causes of altered libido
Physical
Hormonal
Psychological
Relationship issues
Dyspareunia (Menopause)
Treatment
Hormone therapy
Calcium Vit D
SERMs
Managing Dyspareunia pain with sex
Vagifem tabs
Premarin cream
Moisturizers
Lubricants
Candidiasis treatment
Miconazole
Clotrimazole
Terconazole
Fluconazole
Treatment for Chlamydia
Doxycycline 100mg bid x7days
Azithromycin 1g x1
Erythromycin 500mg qid x7days
Abstain from sex for 7 days post 1st pill
retest in 3 months
Gonorrhea treatment
Azithromycin 1G x1 AND
Ceftriaxone 250mg IM x1
abstinence for 7 days
test 3 months
P
LI
SS
IT
P permission - allow to talk
LI limited information - give all the info
SS specific suggestions - advise lifestyle changes
IT intensive therapy - referral for more involved treatment prn
Herpes treatment
1st episode - antivirals
Acyclovir 400 tid 7-10 days
Acyclovir 200 fiveID 7-10 days
Famciclovir 250 tid 7-10 days
Valacyclovir 1G bid 7-10 days
if unresolved extend past 10 days
Diagnosing HSV
Viral culture
NEVER papsmear
Syphilis treatment
Benzathine Penicillin G 2.4million units IM
Primary and secondary
Benzathine penicillin G 2.4million units IM Q week for 3 weeks
Late stage
use doxy tetra or arithro if allergic to PCN
1st stage of syphilis symptoms
painless chancre at sight of infection
lasts 1 to 6 weeks
2nd stage of syphilis symptoms
appears 2 to 6 months after 1st
flulike symptoms
rash on soles palms and trunk
alopecia
lasts 2 years
3rd stage of syphilis
lasts 20 years
Destroys heart brain skin and CNS
Tests for syphilis
VDRL venereal disease research lab
RPR rapid plasma reagin
FTA-ABS fluorescent treponemal antibody absorbed
TP-PA T pallidum particle agglutination
Best position for PID
Semifowlers
HPV diagnosing
Visual inspection
Pap smear
+ HPV test
HPV treatment
Imiquimod cream
Podophillin solution
Trichloracetic acid
Freeze
Burn
Laser
Surgical excision
2 vaccines for ages 11 to 15
3 vaccines for older folk
CD4 T normal
CD4 T with aids
450-1200
bellow 200
HIV screening test
Nucleic Acid Test NAT
Antigen/antibody test
Antibody test
HIV treatment
ART Antiretroviral therapy
HIV Prophylaxes med
PrEP
Diagnosing infertility
Diagnosed after 1 year of trying
Secondary infertility
Inability to conceive after a previous pregnancy
Infertility is now considered a _
as opposed to _
Disease
Disorder of inconvenience
Uterine fibroids
Benign tumors that prevent pregnancy
At what female age is it difficult to conceive
27
Endometriosis
Uterus lining grows outside of uterus
More severe pain during cycle
Causes infertilities