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SM_232b: Male Sexual Dysfunction Flashcards

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Erectile dysfunction is ____

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Erectile dysfunction is inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse

  • Accompanied by performance anxiety
  • Peaks at 70-79
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Tunica albuginea is a ____

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Tunica albuginea is a bilayered structure with outer longitudinal layer and inner circular fibers

  • High tensile strength
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Arterial inflow to penis is ____

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Arterial inflow to penis is pudendal artery

  • Common penile artery branches into superficial dorsal artery and deep cavernosal artery
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Venous outflow to penis has 4 sources of drainage: ____, ____, ____, and ____

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Venous outflow to penis has 4 sources of drainage: dorsal vein, spongiosal veins, crural veins, and cavernosal veins

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Neural innervation of penis is ____ from ____

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Neural innervation of penis is parasympathetic (NANC) from S2-4

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Erection involves ____ and ____

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Erection involves expansion of the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum and thinning of the tunica albuginea

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Describe the normal pathway to erection

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Normal pathway to erection

  1. Sexual impulse (nerve signal)
  2. Neurotransmitter (nitric oxide release)
  3. Penile smooth muscle relaxation / arteries
  4. Start of rigidity (increase in sinusoidal blood flow)
  5. Compression of helical veins
  6. Erection
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Describe male sexual response cycle

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Male sexual response cycle

  1. Appetitive phase
  2. Excitement
  3. Plateau
  4. Orgasm
  5. Resolution
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____ is main CNS center for erection

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Hypothalamus is main CNS center for erection

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Spinal cord erection generating center is ____

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Spinal cord erection generating center is T10-L3

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Describe cellular mechanisms of erection

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Cellular mechanisms of erection

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Describe erectogenic neurotransmitters

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Erectogenic neurotransmitters

  • PGE1
  • cAMP
  • cGMP
  • ACh
  • VIP
  • Dopamine
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____ and ____ are erectolytic neurotransmitters

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Epinephrine and GABA are erectolytic neurotransmitters

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Describe vascular risk factors for erectile dysfunction

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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
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Erectile dysfunction and vascular diseases are states of ___

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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
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Erectile dysfunction is categorized as ___, ___, or ___

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Erectile dysfunction is categorized as psychogenic / loss of confidence, organic, or mixed

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Describe physical exam for erectile dysfunction

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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)
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Describe sexual health inventory for men (SHIM)

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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
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Laboratory study for erectile dysfunction includes ____

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Laboratory study for erectile dysfunction includes early morning total testosterone level

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Describe role of penile duplex doppler ultrasound

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Penile duplex doppler ultrasound

  • Define erectile hemodynamics
  • Assess arterial inflow: occult / future CAD
  • Assess venocclusive function: venous leak as a prognostic factor
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Describe diagnosis of erectile dysfunction

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Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction

  • Penile duplex doppler ultrasound
  • Nocturnal penile tumescence and rigidity
  • Biothesiometry
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Describe treatment of erectile dysfunction

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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
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____ used to treat chronic conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction

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Medications used to treat chronic conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction

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Sildenafil, Tadalafil, Vardenafil, and Avanafil are ___

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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
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Side effects of PDE-5 inhibitors are \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_
Side effects of PDE-5 inhibitors are flushed face, headache, nasal congestion, gastric reflux, and muscle / back pain
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If PDE-5 inhibitors fail for erectile dysfunction, switch to more ___ treatment
If PDE-5 inhibitors fail for erectile dysfunction, switch to more invasive treatment * VED * Intraurethral agents * Intracavernosal agents * Penile prosthesis
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Intraurethral alprostadil (PGE1) \_\_\_\_
Intraurethral alprostadil (PGE1) promotes NO synthesis, leading to smooth muscle relaxation and penile vasodilation
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\_\_\_\_ uniformly produces erection
Vacuum erection device uniformly produces erection
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Intracavernosal injection for erectile dysfunction can be with ____ or \_\_\_\_
Intracavernosal injection for erectile dysfunction can be with alprostadil (PGE1) or some mix of phentolamine / papverine / PGE1 / atropine
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Penile prosthesis is ___ or \_\_\_
Penile prosthesis is malleable (semirigid) or inflatable * High satisfaction rate
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Ejaculation is a \_\_\_
Ejaculation is a reflex involving interplay between somatic, sympathetic, and parasympathetic pathways modulated by dopamine and serotonin
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Antegrade ejaculation consists of ____ and \_\_\_\_
Antegrade ejaculation consists of emission and expulsion * Emission: sympathetic spinal cord reflex, semen introduced into posterior urethra * Expulsion: combined action of sympathetic and somatic pathways * Interplay between peri-urethral muscle contractions, bladder neck closer, and relaxation of external sphincter * Orgasm is a pleasurable sensation resulting from cerebral processing of the increased pressure in the posterior urethra and contraction of the bulbar urethra bulb and accessory sexual organs
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Describe parts of CNS involved in ejaculation
Parts of CNS involved in ejaculation * Medial preoptic area, paraventricular nucleus, nucleius paragigantocellularis * L3-L4: spinal ejaculatory generator * T10-L2: secretory center (sequential contractions of epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate and closure of bladder neck) * S2-4: mechanical center (contractions of bulbospongiosus, bulbocavernosus, and perineal muscles)
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Describe neurotransmitters involved in ejaculation
Neurotransmitters involved in ejaculation
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Describe role of hormones in erectile dysfunction
Hormones in erectile dysfunction * Testosterone: high -\> premature ejaculation, low -\> delayed ejaculation * Thyroid: high -\> premature ejaculation, low -\> delayed ejaculation * Prolactin: high levels suppress testosterone and ejaculatory function * Oxytocin: increases ejaculation, paternal nurturing, sexual desire and long-term bonds and attachments
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Lifelong premature ejaculation is \_\_\_\_
Lifelong premature ejaculation is poor ejaculatory control, associated bother, and ejaculation within about 2 minutes of initiation of penetrative sex that has been present since sexual debut
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Premature ejaculation can be \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, or \_\_\_\_
Premature ejaculation can be lifelong, acquired, natural variable, and subjective
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Premature ejaculation is treated with \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and \_\_\_\_
Premature ejaculation is treated with behavioral therapy, transdermal therapy, and SSRIs * Behavioral therapy: stop / start technique, squeeze technique, partner required, poor compliance, and poor sustainability * Transdermal therapy: lidocaine and prilocaine, needs transdermal permeator
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Delayed orgasm is \_\_\_
Delayed orgasm is persistent or recurrent difficulty, delay in, or absence of attaining orgasm after sufficient sexual stimulation which causes personal distress * Hormonal imbalances, medication, penile sensation loss, hyperstimulation, or psychiatric
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\_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, \_\_\_\_, and ____ may be used to treat delayed orgasm
Buproprion, cyproheptadine, amantadine, and yohimbine may be used to treat delayed orgasm
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