Sex dysfunction and paraphilias Flashcards
subtypes of sexual dysfunction
lifelong
acquired
generalized
situational
definition of delayed ejaculation
either marked delay in ejaculation or infrequency/absence for ejaculation
how long do symptoms have to be present for dx of delayed ejaculation
6 months
what is common about ejaculation in delayed ejaculation disorder
often can achieve with self-stimulation but not during sex
changes in delayed ejaculation disorder with age
prevalence increases
may have reduced volume, force, or sensation
what are the predominate contributors to delayed ejaculation disorder
depression
relationship dissatisfaction
medications
what types of medications can contribute to delayed ejaculation disorder
tamsulosin
antihypertensives
antidepressants
antipsychotics
why does tamsulosin have an effect of ejaculation
medication inhibits a-adrenergic innervation of the ejaculatory system
what are the 3 possible manifestations of erectile disorder and how many have to be present for dx
1+:
-difficulty achieving erection
-difficulty maintaining erection
-decrease in erectile rigidity
how long do symptoms have to be present for dx of erectile disorder
6 months
what is the difference between erectile dysfunction and erectile disorder
dysfunction is the descriptive term for difficulty achieving/maintaining erection and disorder is a diagnostic category of which dysfunction has been present for at least 6 months
treatment efficacy in lifelong v. acquired erectile disorder
acquired usually r/t to biologic factors and tends to persist
lifelong tends to be r/t psych factors and is more responsive to tx
lab values to assess in the tx of erectile disorder
thyroid function
lipids
fasting glucose (DM)
testosterone levels
what is a potential medical cause of erectile disorder
vascular disease
what are some characteristics of erectile disorder when the cause is psychological
situational
inconsistent
acute onset
onset of erectile disorder when r/t organic cause
tends to be gradual and generalized
common comorbidities of erectile disorder
dyslipidemia
cardiovascular disease
hypogonadism
MS
DM
possible manifestations of female orgasmic disorder and how many must be present for dx
1+
-delay/infrequency/absence of orgasm
-reduced intensity of orgasm
how long must symptoms be present for dx of female orgasmic disorder
6 months
what if there is orgasm during clitoral stimulation but not during sex
Does not meet criteria for dx
6 possible manifestations of female sexual interest/arousal disorder and how many have to be present for dx
3+
-absent/reduced interest in sex
-absent/reduced sexual thoughts/fantasies
-no/reduced initiation of sex and unresponsive to partner’s initiation
-absent/reduced excitement/pleasure in sexual activities
-absent/reduced arousal in response to sexual cues
-absent/reduced sensations during sexual activity
how long must symptoms be present for dx of female sexual interest/arousal disorder
6 months
disorders associated with female sexual interest/arousal disorder
depression
thyroid dysfunction
anxiety
incontinence
arthritis
IBS
4 possible manifestations of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder and how many must be present for dx
persistent/recurrent difficulty w/ 1+:
-vaginal penetration during intercourse
-marked pain during intercourse or penetration attempts
-marked fear/anxiety about pain while anticipating, having, or after intercourse
-marked tensing of pelvic floor muscle during penetration attempts
how long must symptoms be present for dx of genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
6 months
dyspareunia
pain during intercourse
vaginismus
involuntary muscle contraction making penetration difficult or impossible
additional disorders of pelvic floor/reproductive organs that may be associated with genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder
interstitial cystitis
constipation
vaginal infection
endometriosis
IBS
definition of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
little/no erotic fantasies or sexual desire for at least 6 months
(must meet both criteria)
definition of premature ejaculation
persistent/recurrent pattern of ejaculation within 1 minute of penetration that lasts at least 6 months
what are 3 things that may be associated with premature ejaculation
prostatitis
thyroid disease
drug withdrawal
6 meds that have the highest rates of sexual dysfunction
citalopram
fluoxetine
fluvoxamine
paroxetine
sertraline
venlafaxine
gender dysphoria
distress from incongruence between expressed and assigned gender
transgender
gender identity is different than assigned gender
cisgender
gender identity congruent with birth assigned gender
transexual
one who seeks or is undergoing transition from one gender to another
how long must symptoms be present for dx of gender dysphoria
6 months
8 possible manifestations of gender dysphoria in children and how many must be present for dx
6+
-insistence/desire to be other gender
-preference for cross-dressing
-preference for cross-gender roles in play
-preference for toys/games/activities typically associated with other gender
-preference for playmates of other gender
-rejection of toys associated with assigned gender
-dislike for one’s own sexual anatomy
-desire for sex characteristics that match expressed gender
6 possible manifestations of gender dysphoria in adolescents/adults and how many must be present for dx
2+
-incongruence between expressed gender and secondary sex characteristics
-desire to be rid of sex characteristics
-desire for sex characteristics of other gender
-desire to be other gender
-desire to be treated as other gender
-conviction that they have thoughts/feelings/rxns of other gender