Sexual medicine - Worst lecture of all time Flashcards

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Components of a sexual history

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5Ws 
Onset
Precipitants 
Describe last successful experience
Is the problem always present 
Previous attempted remedies
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Additional components of a sexual history

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Relationship quality
Personal, social and family history 
Psychiatric history 
Medical history 
Alcohol, nicotine, steroid and drug use 
Reproductive histories
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When is physical examination required

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Pain disorders
Co-morbidities
Prescribing topical agents

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Blood tests

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Fasting glucose - Diabetes 
Lipids - CVD 
Testosterone 
Sex hormone binding globulin
Albumin 
Prolactin 
TSH 
Oestrogen 
FBC
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What is male hypoactive sexual desire disorder

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Lack or loss of sexual desire
Persistently deficient (or absent) sexual thoughts and desire for sexual activity
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Chronic conditions associated with HSDD

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Obesity
CVD
DM
Anaemia

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Hormonal disorders associated with MALE HSDD

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Angroden deficiency
Hypogonadism
Hyperprolactinaemia

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Hormonal disorders associated with FEMALE HSDD

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Androgen deficiency 
Hypothyroidism 
Hyperprolactinaemia 
Post-pregnancy 
Addison's
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Iatrogenic causes of MALE HSDD

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Anti-depressants 
Anti-psychotics
B-blockers 
Finasteride 
Orchidectomy
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Iatrogenic causes of FEMALE HSDD

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Anti-depressants 
Anti-psychotics 
B-blockers
OCP
HRT 
Tamoxifen 
Oophorectomy
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Psychological causes of HSDD

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Depression
Anxiety 
Substance abuse 
Life trauma 
Body image disorder
Erotic dissatisfaction
Relationship problems
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Psychosexual treatments

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Integrative - Psychosexual + physical 
Cognitive
Behavioural 
CBT 
Psychodynamic 
Systemic
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HSDD treatment

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Testosterone replacement
Individual psychosexual therapy
Behavioural intervention - Sexual growth programme

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What is erectile dysfunction

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Difficulty in developing or maintaining an erection suitable for satisfactory intercourse

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Physiological causes of ED

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CVD 
DM 
Neurological disease
Androgen deficiency 
High prolactin 
Increasing age 
Ineffective stimuli 
Pain 
Veno-occlusive disorder
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Iatrogenic causes of ED

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Post-prostate surgery
B-blockers
SSRIs

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Psychological causes of ED

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Depression 
Substance abuse 
Performance anxiety 
Life trauma 
Negative experiences 
Relationship problems
Relationship trauma
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18
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ED treatment - Medical

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Sildenafil
Tadalafil

Intra-cavernosal - Alprostadil

Intraurethral

  • Alprostadil pellet
  • Alprostadil cream
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19
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Viagra advice

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Require sexual stimulation
Work best on an empty stomach
45-60 minutes
Efficacy improves with each dose

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20
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ED treatment - NON-medical

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Vacuum device
Penile/scrotal rings 
Enhancing lubricants 
Vibrators 
Kegel exercises
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Female sexual arousal disorder

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Lack of sexual arousal, as manifested by absent or reduced…

  • Interest in sexual activity
  • Sexual thoughts
  • Initiation of sexual activity
  • Sexual pleasure
  • Arousal in response to erotic stimuli
  • Genital or non-genital sensations during sexual activity
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Physiological causes of female sexual arousal disorder

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CVD 
DM 
Neurological disease
Connective tissue disease
Oestrogen deficiency 
Breastfeeding
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Iatrogenic causes of female sexual arousal disorder

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Anti-depressants

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Psychological causes of female sexual arousal disorder

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Depression
Anxiety 
Eating disorders 
Previous abuse 
Decreased intimacy 
Relationship problems
25
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Female orgasmic disorder

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Delay
Infrequency
Absence
Reduced intensity

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Physiological causes of female orgasmic disorder

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CVD 
DM
Neurological disease
Renal/liver problems
Oestrogen deficiency 
Androgen insufficiency
Hypothyroidism 
Pelvic floor weakness 
Increasing age
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Iatrogenic causes of female orgasmic disorder

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SSRIs

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Psychiatric causes of female orgasmic disorder

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Depression
Anxiety 
Substance abuse 
Previous abuse 
Relationship problems 
Environmental factors 
Stress
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Female orgasmic disorder treatment

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Treat cause

Psychotherapy

30
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How can menopause affect sexual function

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Vaginal or pelvic pain
Vaginal atrophy
Dryness 
Change in self image
Mood changes 
Memory problems
Lack of desire 
Physical discomfort
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Premature ejaculation

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Inability to control ejaculation sufficiently for both partners to enjoy sexual interaction
< 1 minute

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Physiological causes of premature ejaculation

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Genetic susceptibility 
Penile hypersensitivity 
Hyperthyroidism 
Prostatitis 
Co-morbidities 
Sympathomimetic medication
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Psychological causes of premature ejaculation

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Anxiety 
Early learned experiences 
Lack of experience 
Environmental factors 
Relationship issues 
Partner issues
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Premature ejaculation treatments

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Topical local anaesthetics - Stud 100 spray
DAPOXETINE
Psychosexual therapy
Behavioural interventions

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Delayed ejaculation

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Delay
Infrequency
Absence
Without the desire of delay

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Physiological causes of delayed ejaculation

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Congenital disorders 
Trauma/surgery 
Age 
Infectious disease 
Neurological disease
Low testosterone 
EXCLUDE RETROGRADE EJACULATION
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Psychological causes delayed ejaculation

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Depression 
Inefficient stimulation/arousal 
Poor technique 
Body image disorders
Previous abuse 
Relationship problems
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Iatrogenic causes of delayed ejaculation

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SSRIs
Phenothiazines
Thiazides
A-blockers

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Delayed ejaculation investigations

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Physical examination
FBC 
Glucose 
Testosterone 
B12 
Folate 
PSA 
SPERM IN URINE INDICATES RETROGRADE EJACULATION
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Vaginismus

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Spasm of pelvic floor muscles surrounding vagina
Occlusion of vaginal opening
Penile entry impossible or painful

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Physiological causes of vaginismus

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Thrush
Pain conditions
FGM
Congenital abnormality

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Psychological causes of vaginismus

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First intercourse - Fear of pain 
Fear of pregnancy 
Previous abuse 
Fear of partner 
Relationship dissatisfaction 
Situational
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Vaginismus treatments

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Psychosexual therapy 
CBT 
Behavioural interventions 
Relaxation techniques 
VAGINAL TRAINERS
Kegel exercises
44
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Dyspareunia

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Pain during intercourse

45
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Physiological causes of manipulation dyspareunia

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Infection 
Injury 
Irritation 
Lesions 
Hypersensitivity
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Physiological causes of introitus dyspareunia

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Episiotomy 
Recurrent infection
Herpes 
Bartholin's cyst 
Cystitis 
Urethritis 
Vaginal atrophy 
Poor lubrication
47
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Physiological causes of deep dyspareunia

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Endometriosis 
Shortened vagina 
Fixed uterine retroversion
Pelvic tumour 
Surgical adhesions 
IBS 
Constipation
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Psychological causes of dyspareunia

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Previous painful experience 
Previous abuse 
Poor education 
Poor understanding of anatomy 
Insufficient relaxation
Relationship problems
49
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Dyspareunia treatments

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Treat underlying cause
Steroid creams - Dermovate
Couples therapy
Sexual growth programme

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Main relationship issues

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Communication 
Timetabling 
Conflict 
Difficulty compromising
Power issues  
Trust issues 
Sexual problems
51
Q

How does chronic illness impact relationships

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Withdrawal 
Tiredness 
Low mood 
Anxiety 
Body image disorders 
Role changes 
Limits on mobility 
Mental disturbance
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Principles of couples therapy

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Create a working alliance 
Offer insight and understanding 
Manage feelings 
Effective communication
Change dysfunctional thought patterns 
Resolve conflict 
Compromise 
Shift dynamics
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CBT for couples

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Focus on dysfunctional patterns of belief and behaviour

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Psychodynamic couples therapy

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Focuses on current problems and earlier patterns of response from earlier life
Considers unconscious processes

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Systemic couples therapy

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Focuses on process and context

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Integrative couples therapy

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Understanding and interventions from multiple approaches