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Sexual Dysfunction for Both Men & Women. Flashcards

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What is Low or Inhibited Sexual Desire?

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lack of interest, does not initiate, does not respond, but normal physiological function. Most common complaint, difficult to resolve.

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What is the cause of Low or inhibited sexual desire?

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  • Hormonal deficiency
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Relationship dissatisfaction
  • History of assault or abuse
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What are the treatments for low or inhibited sexual desire?

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  • Relationship counseling and sex education
  • Therapy for psychological illnesses and abuse
  • Behavior exercises (sensate focus)
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What is the second form of sexual desire disorders?

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Compulsive sexual Behavior

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What is compulsive sexual behavior

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constant sexual desire with pursuit of gratification, but an inability to have satisfying sexual interpersonal relationships

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What is the cause of Compulsive Sexual Behaviours?

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Organic (disease or injury)

Strong need for love but inability to relate.

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What is the treatment for compulsive sexual behaviour?

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Lifestyle counseling or medications.

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What is sexual aversion?

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Extreme negative reaction to sexual activity

  • repulsed by genitals
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What is the cause of sexual aversion?

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Shame, fear, anxiety

History of abuse or assault

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What is the treatment of sexual aversion?

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Medications

Psychological counseling.

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When can frequency of sexual activity & choice be behaviours?

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Partners have difference in timing, sex drive, and lifestyle demands, emotional needs and activity preferences.

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When can frequency of sexual activity & choice be behaviours?

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Partners have difference in timing, sex drive, and lifestyle demands, emotional needs and activity preferences.

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What is the treatment for frequency of sexual activity & choice be behaviors?

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Identify and treat underlying causes

Relationship counseling

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What is Dyspareunia?

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Painful intercourse (most often women)

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What is Substance/medication induced sexual dysfunction

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Symptoms develop during or soon after intoxication or withdrawal or after exposure to substance.

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For women, interest and arousal disorders are described as what?

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Inadequate excitement and vagina lubrication

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What are some of the causes of interest/arousal disorders for women?

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  • diabetes
  • reduced estrogen levels
  • neurological disorders e.g. SCI
  • anxiety or stress
  • narcotics, alcohol, medications
  • negative experiences such as abuse
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What is the treatment for interest or arousal disorders (in women)

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Medical intervention for physical causes

Sexual counseling to reduce performance anxiety

Relationship counseling

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What are some Orgasmic disorders that are seen in women?

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An-orgasmic or pre-orgasmic

conditions that make it difficult or when they are unable to achieve orgasm

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What are some of the causes of orgasmic disorders?

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  • Guilt or anxiety

- Insufficient clitoral stimulation
often situational

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What is the treatment for orgasmic disorders?

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  • counseling & sex education to get rid of negative attitudes towards sex
  • self exploration and massage
  • Couple education on female sexual response
  • education on alternate sexual activities
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What is the Gentio-pelvic/penetration disorder called Dyspareunia?

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Painful intercourse or penetration of the vagina

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What is the cause of Dyspareunia?

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Most often due to inadequate vaginal lube

  • vaginal infection or STD’s
  • P.I.D endometriosis, or other diseases
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What is the treatment for Dyspareunia?

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  • medical intervention for physical causes
  • use of artificial lube
  • Counseling for psychological causes
  • sex education
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What is Vulvodynia?

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Vulvar pain, such as chronic burning sensation, irritation, and soreness.

Although it can be painful it is not considered a sexual dysfunction

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What is Vaginisms?

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The involuntary contraction of the pelvic muscles surrounding the outer third of the vaginal barrel.

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What is the cause of Vaginisms?

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fear of vaginal penetration often related to history of assault or abuse

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What is the treatment for Vaginisms?

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  • use of graduated vaginal dilators
  • couples sexual activities with women in control
  • intercourse with women on top
  • counseling regarding abuse
29
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Sexual dysfunction can be related to…

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  • desire
  • arousal
  • penetration
  • erection maintenance
  • orgasm and ejaculation
30
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What is Erectile dysfunction?

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Inability to achieve or maintain an erection of sufficient firmness to have intercourse.

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