Sexual Disorders Flashcards
Stages of sex
Drive Desire/libido Excitation Orgasm Resolution
Sexual arousal conditions
Female sexual arousal disorder
Erectile Disorder
Male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Paraphilias
Conditions relating to orgasms
Female orgasmic disorder
Ejaculatory delay, rapid ejaculation and retrograde ejaculation.
Definition of male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
Loss of sexual desire, with no secondary cause, persistent and recurrent deficiency in sexual thoughts or arousal.
Drugs which can lower libido
SSRI
In females - oral contraceptive, HRT, Tamoxifen for breast cancer.
Endocrine disorders which can lower libido
Andogren and oestrogen deficiencies.
Hyperprolactinaemia
Hypothyroid
What disease could low libido or erectile disorder show
CVD or DM
Treatment for male hypoactive sexual desire disorder
CBT, psychodynamic, integrative, systemic psychosexual therapies.
Testosterone replacement.
Definition of erectile disorder
Difficulty in developing and maintaining an erection for satisfactory intercourse.
Treatment for erectile disorder
Sildenafil/Viagra (oral) Injectable or intra-urethral creams available. Vacuum devices. Penile rings Vibrators and lubricants Kegel exercises
Female sexual arousal disorder definition
Failure of female genitalia to respond to sexual activity. Reduced interest, absence of erotic thoughts, unreceptive to sexual initiation, reduced pleasure in sex, reduced response to sexual cues, reduced genitalia sensation.
Treatment for female sexual arousal disorder
Behavioural interventions - CBT, psychodynamic
EROS therapy.
Changes that occur in menopause to cause sexual problems
Vaginal dryness Vaginal atrophy Vaginal and pelvic pain Lowered self-esteem and mood Altered desires Fatigue and tiredness Night sweats
Female orgasmic disorder definition
Delayed, absent or infrequent orgasms.
Psych conditions which effect sexual activity
Previous abuse - PTSD Depression Anxiety Binge eating disorder Stress