male biological sex health Flashcards
(18 cards)
androgenic alopecia causes
affect of DHT on over sensitive hair follicles any hair loss is irreversible
androgenic alopecia
Minoxidil 5% foam
Apply to dry scalp BD
>8 weeks to work
AGA contraindications
HPT, scalp abnormality, shaved scalp, other topical preparations
snoring
obstruction
loss of muscle tone
snoring managment
change lifestyle (alcohol and smoking)
nasal spray and dilators
surgery last resort
benigh prostate hyperplasia symtoms
incomplete emptying
increase frequency
intermittent flow
urgency
weak stream and straining
nocturia
BPH treatment
45-75 years
flomax MR relief (tamsulosin 400mcg)
symptoms present for 3 months or more
2 weeks initial supply, if imrovement you can supply further 4 weeks
Need to see GP within 6 weeks of starting
BPH is
obstruction of urethra by enlarged prostate gland
BPH counselling
reduce alcohol, caffeine and fluid intake especially before bedtime
general lifestyle advice
Erectile dysfunction
inability to achieve/sustain erection
more prevalent over the age of 40
erectile dysfunction treatment
sildenafil 50mg tablets +18 years
1 tablet a day 1 hour before sexual intercourse.
sexual stimulation is required
taking with food can delay onset
sildenafil side effects
headaches, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances and hypotension
thrush symptoms
irritation, burning redness around the head of the penis
white discharge
unplesane smell
difficulty pulling back the forehead
thrush treatment
only if symptomatic and sexual partner diagnosed
treatment
fluconazole 150mg capsules
one cap STAT
OR
clotrimazole 2% cream
apply 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks
thrush red flags
sexual partner does not have candida infection
diabetic
2 episodes in 6 months
systemic symptoms
patient or partner with history of STI
NO improvement in 7 days
