Sexual Dysfunction Flashcards
1
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Define ‘psychosexual dysfunction’
A
Disturbance of sexual functioning, physical or psychological, typically occuring after child-birth, medical procedure or menopause
2
Q
List the most common types of sexual dysfunction in men
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Erectile dysfunction Premature ejaculation Delayed ejaculation Loss of libido Anorgasmia
3
Q
List the most common types of sexual dysfunction in women
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Vaginismus
Dyspareunia
Loss of libido
Anorgasmia
4
Q
List common presentations of sexual dysfunction
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Loss of desire Non-consumation Erectile difficulties Avoid relationships Not settling on contraception Frequent STI checks Chronic pelvic pain/ discharge Avoidance of smears/exams Fear of pregnancy/childbirth
5
Q
What proportion of males and females have sexual dysfunction?
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1/5
6
Q
Give approaches to treatment of sexual dysfunction
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Physical - drugs, HRT, surgical, physiotherapy
Cognitive/ behavioural therapy - examine behaviour
Psychodynamic therapy - examine feelings/ connections/ interpretations in the here and now
