Psychosexual disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Low libido Mx
A
Psychological treatment
Communication encouraged
Senstate focus therapy:
1. intercourse banned
2. Non-genital caressing (pleasure and relaxation)
3. Genital touching to achieve arousal and orgasmé
4. In time intercourse occurs naturally
Timetimabling sex: helps partners w/different libido reach compromise
2
Q
Hypersexuality Mx
A
CBT based
3
Q
Erectile dysfunction Mx
A
RFs: Smoking, exercise, weight, alcohol Treat DM, HTN R/v meds (SSRIs) Psychological approaches Consider sildenafil Intracavernosal prostaglandin injection before sex Vacuum pump
4
Q
Disorder of gender identity
A
hormone therapy
Gender reassignment surgery
NB pt must demonstrate ability to live successfully in their desired gender before surgery
