SM_232b: Male Sexual Dysfunction Flashcards
Erectile dysfunction is ____
Erectile dysfunction is inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse
- Accompanied by performance anxiety
- Peaks at 70-79

Tunica albuginea is a ____
Tunica albuginea is a bilayered structure with outer longitudinal layer and inner circular fibers
- High tensile strength
Arterial inflow to penis is ____
Arterial inflow to penis is pudendal artery
- Common penile artery branches into superficial dorsal artery and deep cavernosal artery
Venous outflow to penis has 4 sources of drainage: ____, ____, ____, and ____
Venous outflow to penis has 4 sources of drainage: dorsal vein, spongiosal veins, crural veins, and cavernosal veins
Neural innervation of penis is ____ from ____
Neural innervation of penis is parasympathetic (NANC) from S2-4
Erection involves ____ and ____
Erection involves expansion of the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum and thinning of the tunica albuginea

Describe the normal pathway to erection
Normal pathway to erection
- Sexual impulse (nerve signal)
- Neurotransmitter (nitric oxide release)
- Penile smooth muscle relaxation / arteries
- Start of rigidity (increase in sinusoidal blood flow)
- Compression of helical veins
- Erection
Describe male sexual response cycle
Male sexual response cycle
- Appetitive phase
- Excitement
- Plateau
- Orgasm
- Resolution

____ is main CNS center for erection
Hypothalamus is main CNS center for erection

Spinal cord erection generating center is ____
Spinal cord erection generating center is T10-L3

Describe cellular mechanisms of erection
Cellular mechanisms of erection

Describe erectogenic neurotransmitters
Erectogenic neurotransmitters
- PGE1
- cAMP
- cGMP
- ACh
- VIP
- Dopamine
____ and ____ are erectolytic neurotransmitters
Epinephrine and GABA are erectolytic neurotransmitters
Describe vascular risk factors for erectile dysfunction
Vascular risk factors for erectile dysfunction
- Diabetes
- HTN
- HLD
- Cigarette smoking
- CAD (MI, CABG, PTCA)
- PVD
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Pelvic / perineal disease
- Pelvic surgery
- Pelvic radiation therapy
Erectile dysfunction and vascular diseases are states of ___
Erectile dysfunction and vascular diseases are states of endothelial dysfunction
- Pelvic vascular surgery and angioplasty improve erectile dysfunction
- CVD is a predictor of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is categorized as ___, ___, or ___
Erectile dysfunction is categorized as psychogenic / loss of confidence, organic, or mixed

Describe physical exam for erectile dysfunction
Physical exam for erectile dysfunction
- BMI and waist circumference are independent predictors of ED
- Examine chest for gynecomastia
- Assess secondary sex characteristics for hypogonadism: beard, pubic heart
- Penis: flaccid stretch, skin lesions, hypospadias - evaluate for Peyronie’s
- Scrotum: testis location, testis size, consistency
- Digital rectal exam: prostate pathology, bulbocavernous reflex (Osinski’s reflex)

Describe sexual health inventory for men (SHIM)
Sexual health inventory for men (SHIM)
- 1-7: severe ED
- 8-11: moderate ED
- 12-16: mild / moderate ED
- 17-21: mild ED
- 22-25: no ED
Laboratory study for erectile dysfunction includes ____
Laboratory study for erectile dysfunction includes early morning total testosterone level

Describe role of penile duplex doppler ultrasound
Penile duplex doppler ultrasound
- Define erectile hemodynamics
- Assess arterial inflow: occult / future CAD
- Assess venocclusive function: venous leak as a prognostic factor
Describe diagnosis of erectile dysfunction
Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction
- Penile duplex doppler ultrasound
- Nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity
- Biothesiometry

Describe treatment of erectile dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction treatment
- Phase I: oral medication (PDE-5 inhibitors)
- Phase II: intraurethral suppository, intracavernosal injection, vacuum erection device
- Phase III: penile prosthesis, penile revascularization
- Optimize / current comorbidities: control DM / HTN / HLD, treat thyroid deficiency, lifestyle modification, consider psychosexual therapy

____ used to treat chronic conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction
Medications used to treat chronic conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction

Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil, and Avanafil are ___
Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil, and Avanafil are PDE-5 inhibitor
- Switch to another PDE-5 inhibitor to avoid bothersome side effects
- Generally well-tolerated and effective
- Contraindications: nitrates, amyl nitrate, people for whom intercourse is not advisable, and caution with alpha-blockers or HIV meds









