erectile dysfucntin Flashcards
(34 cards)
division
1.organic
- vascular , hypertension, diabetes, lipidemia, smoking
- neuroendocrine - hypogonadism, hyperprolactinemia, thyroid problems - especially hypothyroidsim)
-neurogenic , stroke, brain/spinal cord injury
- medications: antidepressants, antihypertensives like bb
medical procedures TURP
alcohol abuse
trauma , pelivic fracture
peyroines disease
- psychogenic - depression, axiety(performace related)
- mixed
questionnaire
international index of erectile dysfunction questionnaire
22-25 - no ED
5-7 SEVERE ED
1ST LINE
2nd line
viagra
intracavernous injections
1ST LINE
2nd line
viagra
intracavernous injections
the most common disorders of sexual dysfunction is i
Most common sexual disorders in men is premature ejaculation and
erectile dysfunction.
def ED
consistent or
recurrent men’s inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual
activity.
def priapism
painful erection >4 h that is unrelated to sexual stimulation
compartment syndrome
occurs when the pressure within a compartment increases, restricting the blood flow to the area and potentially damaging the muscles and nearby nerves.
in this context we are talking about priapsim
which part of penis if affected in priapsism
Only corpus cavernosum is affected. Corpus spongiosum is normal.
which part of penis if affected in priapsism
Only corpus cavernosum is affected. Corpus spongiosum is normal.
whats the pathiphys of priapism
normal influx of blood by artery but outflow venous is restricted
whats the pathiphys of priapism
normal influx of blood by artery but outflow venous is restricted
what surrounds the urethra
spongiosum
what surrounds the urethra
spongiosum
whats the diff between priapism and a norma erection
normal : glans penis is also hard
whats the diff between priapism and a norma erection
normal : glans penis is also hard
types of priapism and which one is urgent
ischemic (low flow) - emergency
non ischemic (high flow)
intermittent (stuttering)
which people are at risk for priapism
sickle cell
thalsemia, leukemia, MM
metabolic issues like gout and amyloidiosis
medications and priapsim
side effects of certain meds contribute especially to ischemic
- intracavernous injections for ED like papaverin
- antidepressants
- medications to treat ADHD
medications and priapsim
side effects of certain meds contribute especially to ischemic
- intracavernous injections for ED like papaverin
- antidepressants and antipsychotics
- medications to treat ADHD
Other random causes of priapism
A spider bite, scorpion sting or other toxic infections
Metabolic disorders including gout or amyloidosis
Neurogenic disorders, such as a spinal cord injury or syphilis
Cancers involving the penis
what nerve is responsible for having an erection
pudendal nerve which is also called dorsal penile nerve
types of erections
- Reflexogenic erections: These erections happen when something physically touches the genitals, triggering arousal.
- Psychogenic erections: These occur in response to mental stimuli, such as sexual memories or fantasies.
- Nocturnal erections: As the name implies, these happen during sleep. (Morning erections are typically the last nocturnal erection a man experiences during sleep.)
factors that can hinder an erection
diabtes, hypertentsio
age
anxiety , stress
drinking alcohol and antidperesants