Sexual health Flashcards
T/F Sexual health is a concept that includes behaviours, attitudes and beliefs
T
??% of women 40-70 sexually active
75
??% of men 70-80 sexually active? women?
53% men, 21% women
??% of sexually active older adults that have sex 2-3x/month? weekly?
54%, 1/4
T/F decline in sexual activity in men due to lower T, which affects erections only
F, also affects desire
What ovarian steroids relate to sexual decline in women
estradiol, T and progesterone, which affect desire
??% without partners report sexual activity within the past year
22% men and 4% women
T/F prevalence of belief that sex is unimportant increases with age
T
Is sexual dysfunction more common in women or men
women, due to changes in desire, arousal, orgasms and pain
50% of women with SD are _____?
peri/post menopausal
T/F 60% of older adults report at least on sex problem
F, 50%
Which of the following has a positive correlation with age? what is the prevalence of each? which has the highest prevalence?
- erection issues
- premature climax in men
- inability to climax in men
inability to climax, all have 70% prevalence, ED is the highest
What is the main biological factor that affects sexual activity in women?
menopause
Which of the following are not effects of menopause?
- egg depletion
- increased sex hormones
- decreased satisfaction and lube
- dyspareunia
- increased vaginal muscle
- anorgasmia
increased sex hormones and vaginal muscle (both decrease)
Which of the 4 types of ED is affected by lifestyle the most?
Vascular ED (others are hormonal, neuro and psychological)