Sexual medicine Flashcards

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What is a paraphilia?

A

sexual interest in an object/situation which is atypical

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What is a sexual aversion disorder?

A

persistant avoidance of genital contact with a sexual partner

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3
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Causes of sexual aversion disorder?

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bad previous experiences, violent experiences, anxiety

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4
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what is hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

A

low sexual desire, rarely engages in sexual activities and don’t initiate sexual activity

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5
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causes of hypoactive sexual desire disorder?

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pregnancy, menopause, relationship problems, mental illness, fatigue, low confidence, ED, delayed ejaculation, neurological issues

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Ix for hypoactive sex drive?

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hormone levels, pelvic exam, BP check, CHD check, prostate exam

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What is orgasmic disorder?

A

difficulty reaching orgasm despite sufficient sexual stimulation

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causes of orgasmic disorder?

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age, SSRIs, depression, anxiety, Hx sexual abuse, low confidence, relationship issues

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Ix for orgasmic disorder?

A

physical exam, sexual history, bloods

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what is delayed ejaculation?

A

takes >30 minutes of penetrative sex in order for male climax (sometimes not possible to climax at all)

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11
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causes of delayed ejaculation?

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psych - depression, anxiety
meds - SSRI, alcohol, antipsychotics
physical - pelvic nerve injury, prostate surgery

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12
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what is retrograde ejaculation?

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semen enters the bladder instead of through the penis. DRY ORGASM - followed by cloudy urine, and reduced fertility

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13
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causes of retrograde ejaculation?

A

bladder neck surgery, nerve damage (diabetes/MS/PD)

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what is peyronies disease?

A

fibrous tissue develops on the penis - creates a curved shape and painful erectionss

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15
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what is ED?

A

persistant inability to attain or maintain an erection for sexual performance

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16
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RF for ED?

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CVD, obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidaemia, HTN, smoking, SSRIs, B blockers

17
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name a medication and class used to treat ED

A

PD5 inhibitors - e.g Viagra

18
Q

what is vaginismus?

A

difficulty with vaginal penetration despite wanting to, due to involuntary contraction of the pelvic floor muscles and thigh adductors

19
Q

how do you manage vaginismus?

A

vaginal dilators

20
Q

what is vulvodynia?

A

burning pain around the vagina in absence of physical findings/neuro findings

21
Q

Mx for vulvodynia?

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1st line = pelvic floor exercises, internal and external massage, topical LA
2nd line - TCA, gabapentin