Sexual Medicine Flashcards
What spirochete causes syphilis
Treponema Pallidum
Transmission routes of syphillis
- Sexual
- Accidental infection
- Blood bourne
- Transplacental
Describe the three types of stages that occur with syphilis
- Regional lymphadenopathy - resolves in 3-8 weeks
- If untreated, virus spreads
LATENT:
1. Asymptomatic
LATE:
1. Spreads to MSK, mucosa, CV and neurosyphilis
Presentation of early syphilis (primary)
- Painless papule at inoculation site
- Spreads and ulcerates (painful chancre with clear margins, moist base and serous exudate on pressure
- Bilateral painless regional lymphadenopathy
- Oral sex =oropharyngeal ulceration
- Balanitis
Where else are chancre sites found
- Lips
- Tongue
- Tonsils
- Pharynx
- Anal margin
- Rectum
What is secondary syphilis
- Heamatogenous dissemination of infection
Clinical features of secondary syphilis
1, Macular, papular and hypo-pigmented lesions
- Lymphadenopathy
- Mucous membrane lesions (white/grey border may coalesce oral cavity, larynx, nasal mucosa, genitalia, anus and rectum)
- Alopecia (telogen effluvium)
- Periostitis, bursitis (bone pain)
- Hepatitis
- Glomurulonephirits/nephrotic syndrome
- Meningism
- Iritis/ anterior uveitis/ optic atrophy
Differentials of secondary syphilis
- Measles
- Rubella (cervical lymphadenopathy)
- Psoriasis (papular rash)
What is gummatous syphilis
- Gumata is syphilitic granulation tissue, nodules with central scarring
Where are gummatous syphilis found
- Skin
- Bones
- Mouth and throat
- Liver, testis
Clinical features of late syphilis
- Gummata
- CV: Aortic aneurysm, regurgitation
- Neurosyphilis: Meningovascular, general paralysis, rabes dorsals
Tabes Dorsalis: degenration of posterior columns and posterior root(difficulty walking etc)
Clinical features of babies with suyphilis
- Failure to thrive
- Skin lesions around mouth and body orifices
- Sparse hair and brittle, atrophic nails
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Oesteochondritis and later periostitis
How is syphilis diagnosed
- Serum from chancres
- Cardiolipin antigen test
- Treponema pallidum PCR
- CSF test if neurosyphilis
- X-ray
- CT angio
- Ophthalmic slit lamp examination
NEUROIMAGING
What is seen on a syphilis serological test
- EIA positive, TPPA positive, VDRL positive, IgM positive
How i early syphilis treated
- Benzathine benzylpenecillin
treatment of late, latent, CV or gummatous syphilis
- Banzethine benzyl penicillin
Treatment of neurosyphilis
- Procaine benzylpenecilin
Histology of neisseria gonorrhoea
- Grame negative
2. Diplococci
Clinical features of n.gonnorheoa in males
Incubation: 2-5 days
- Urtehral discharge
- Dysuria
- Yellow/green discharge
- Erythema of the urethral meatus + oedema
- Anterior uveitis
Clinical features of n.gonnorheoa in females
- Asymptomatic
- Vaginal discharge
- Syduria without frequency
- lower abdo pain
Complications of n/gonnorhea
Male:
- Urethral stricture/fistula
- Prostatitis
- Epididymitis
Inflammation of scene’s glands in women
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Clinical features of disseminated gonococcal infection (systemic spread of infection)
- Gonococcal dermatitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Endocarditis
- Hepatitis
- Meningitis
Diagnosis of n.gonorrhoea
VUlvovaginalr, urethral smear for NAAT
Endocervical smear microscopy
Mid-stream microscopy: urethrl sample
Swab from area that seems infected basically
Blood culture
Treatment of n.gonnorheoa
- Ceftriaxone 1g IM single dose
Clinical Features of c.trachomatis
ONLY 60% have signs
- INCREASED vaginal discharge
- Dysuria without frequency
MALE:
- Urethral discharge
- Dysuria
Complications of c.trachomatis in males
- Reiter’s syndrome
- Prostatitis/urethritis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Diagnostics of c.tracheomatis
- NAAT
- Light microscopy
- Sterile pyuria in MSM
Treatment of c.tracheomatis
- Doxycycline
What can cause orgasmic dysfunction and low arousal
- Partner conflict
- Ignorance
- Anxiety/depression
Management of orgasmic dysfunction
- Sensate focus
2. Testosterone gel when both ovaries removed
What is dyspareunia
1, Genital pain just before or after sexual intercourse
What is vaginismus
- Learned response secondary to dyspareunia - involuntary contraction of muscular of OUTER THIRD of vagina cueing distress
Factors that contribute to vaginismus
- Pregnancy
- Loss of control
- Sexual abuse
Management of vaginismus
- Encourage inserting finger in vagina
- Proceed to more fingers and use librication
- Kegel escercise
- Suggest partner involvement
What score system is used for erectile dysfunction
- IIEF-5
How does the IIEF-5 work
Confidence in getting and keeping an erection (1->5)
Erections on sexual stimulation hard enough for
penetration (1->5)
Maintaining erection after penetration
Maintaining erection to completion of intercourse
Satisfactory intercourse
Main causes of ED
- Lifestyle factors
- Trauma and Iatrogenic
- Drugs
- Vascular
- Endocrine
- Neuro: MS, Parkinson’s
- Psychogenic (depression/anziety
First line management for ED
- Psychosexual therapy
- Sildenafil (PDE 5 inhibitor)
- Tadalafil
- Prostaglandin E1 agent: Alprostadil
- Implants and vacuum devices
What can cause premature ejaculation
- Anxiety, deep sexual concerns, sexual assault
Primary vs secondary premature ejacultation
- Primary: ALWAYS been problem
SECONDARY: Performance anxiety, previous control
How is Premature EJ work
- Ejaculation 1-2 hours before
- Deep breath before ejacultaion (reduce stimulation)
3/ Distraction techniques - Reduce sensation
What is delayed ejaculation
- Difficulty having an orgasm
- What can cause delayed ejaculation
- Decreased sensitivity
- Prostatectomy
- MS
- Alcohol
- DM
Management of delayed ejaculation
- Reduce masturbation
- Resolve underlying anxiety
3.
What is retrograde ejaculation
- Semen enter the bladder instead of through the penis during orgasm (dry orgasm)
What can cause retrograde ejaculation
- Dysautonomia
2. Operation on prostate - transurethral resection of the prostate
How is retrograde ejaculation diagnosed
- Urinalysis
What is vulvodynia
- Affects vulvar area, chronic pain syndrome (burning)
How is vulvodynia diagnosed
Symptoms must last 3 months
Clinical features of vulvodynia
- Burning at entrance to vagina that happens when touched (tampons etc)
Causes of vulvodynia
- Sjogren syndrome
- Neuropathy
- SLE
How is vulvodynia treated
- Lubricant during sex
- Cotton underwear
- Counselling
What is peyronie’s disease
- disease causes plaques to form after chronic inflammation of tunica albuginea
- Causes abnormal curvature of penis
Diagnosis of peyronie’s disease
- penile ultrasonography
Clinical features of peyrnoie’s disease
Sexual intercourse is painful
What causes aspermia
Retrograde ejaculation Alpha blockers (tamsulosin)
What is hypospadias
- Congenital where urethra does no open in its usual location
Clinical feature of hypospadias
- Foreskin less developed (hooded)
- Chordee (downward bending of penis)
- Undescended testicles
- Pain on ejculation or weak ejaculation
Treatment of hypospadias
- Urethroplasty
What can cause anejaculation
- Spinal cord injury
What is female sexual arousal disorder
- Inability to attain sexual arousal
Diagnosis of female sexual arousal disorder
- Inadequate lubrication swelling response normally present during arousal
Diagnosis of female sexual arousal disorder
- Little interest in sex
- Few thought related to sex
- Decreased start and rejecting of sex
- Little genital sensations during sex MOST OF THE TIME
Treatment of female sexual arousal disorder
- Flibanserin
What is hypoactive sexual desire disorder
- Lack of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity in MALES
How is hypoactive sexual desire disorder treated
COUNSELLING FLIBANSERIN (this increases libido
What is sexual aversion disorder
IN FEMALES
What is a paraphilia
- INTENSE sexual arousal to atypical objects, situations fantasies or individuals
What causes pelvic inflammatory disease
- C.trachomatis
- N.gonnroheoa
- M.genitalium
What factors can facilitate ascending infection of PID
- Uterine contractions
- Loss of cervical mucus plug
- Carriage of bacteria by spermatozoa
Risk factors for PID
- YOUNG
- NEW PARTER within 3 months
3 .Past history of PID - Vaginal douching
- SMOKING
Symptoms of Acute PID
- Lower abdo pain
- Deep dyspareunia
- Menstrual regularity
- Vaginal discharge
- Nausea