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male biological sex health Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

androgenic alopecia causes

A

affect of DHT on over sensitive hair follicles any hair loss is irreversible

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2
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androgenic alopecia

A

Minoxidil 5% foam
Apply to dry scalp BD
>8 weeks to work

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3
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AGA contraindications

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HPT, scalp abnormality, shaved scalp, other topical preparations

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4
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snoring

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obstruction
loss of muscle tone

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5
Q

snoring managment

A

change lifestyle (alcohol and smoking)
nasal spray and dilators
surgery last resort

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6
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benigh prostate hyperplasia symtoms

A

incomplete emptying
increase frequency
intermittent flow
urgency
weak stream and straining
nocturia

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7
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BPH treatment

A

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

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8
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BPH is

A

obstruction of urethra by enlarged prostate gland

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9
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BPH counselling

A

reduce alcohol, caffeine and fluid intake especially before bedtime
general lifestyle advice

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10
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Erectile dysfunction

A

inability to achieve/sustain erection
more prevalent over the age of 40

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11
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erectile dysfunction treatment

A

sildenafil 50mg tablets +18 years
1 tablet a day 1 hour before sexual intercourse.
sexual stimulation is required
taking with food can delay onset

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12
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sildenafil side effects

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headaches, flushing, dyspepsia, nasal congestion, dizziness, nausea, visual disturbances and hypotension

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13
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thrush symptoms

A

irritation, burning redness around the head of the penis
white discharge
unplesane smell
difficulty pulling back the forehead

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14
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thrush treatment

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only if symptomatic and sexual partner diagnosed

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15
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treatment

A

fluconazole 150mg capsules
one cap STAT
OR
clotrimazole 2% cream
apply 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks

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16
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thrush red flags

A

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