...Do atypical antipsychotics cause sexual dysfunction??? INTRODUCTON I have chosen to focus on atypical antipsychotics and sexual dysfunction for my summative assignment as I am interested in this topic. I will explain the process of gathering information and relevant to my topic. I will then discuss the strengths and limitations of four chosen articles and explain its implication to practice. RATIONALE While on my Common foundation programme in an acute ward I attended a ward round for different patients. For confidentiality reasons the patients name is withheld to respects patient’s right to confidentiality (NMC, 2009). One of the service users raised a concern regarding his medication, when asked for the reasons, he expressed that the medication was affecting his sex life. I found this to be an interesting topic to explore evidence on sexual dysfunction as one of the side effects of antipsychotic. The American Psychiatric Association (1997) describes sexual dysfunction as “the inability to maintain erection to complete intercourse or sexual activity”. Sexual dysfunction can cause extreme difficulties in relationship and can lead to low self-esteem and depression (Kell & Dinsmore, 2008). The Oxford Dictionary for Nurses (2008) describes atypical antipsychotics as drugs that are used to treat severe mental disorders (psychoses) including schizophrenia, mania and anxiety in small dosages. SEARCH STRATEGY To find the information relevant for my topic I will use key...
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...One sexual dysfunction that can affect both men and women is sexual arousal disorder. For men, sexual arousal disorder causes the inability to get and maintain an erection. Some men with this disorder experience erectile problems with certain sexual partners but not with others, while other men are unable to perform sexually in any situation. Male erectile disorder can be caused by more than one thing, from alcohol to performance anxiety. Sometimes when a man has problems maintaining an erection one time, he can worry about it happening again, therefore lessening his chances of becoming erect. There are drug treatments available for men with erectile dysfunction that can assist with achieving an erection. Other ways that men can help themselves to perform sexually is to avoid alcohol and to relax and not be consumed by past erectile failures. Fatigue is also a cause for erectile dysfunction, so getting enough rest is important. Women with sexual arousal disorder can have difficulty becoming lubricated enough for sex to be comfortable. They can also have trouble with getting sexually excited. Like with males, female sexual arousal disorder can be caused by more than one thing. Nerve damage from diabetes, low estrogen, lessened skin sensitivity, and psychological reasons can make sexual activity difficult for women. There are treatments that can replace hormones in women, which can help with vaginal dryness. If a woman’s skin is not sensitive, extra time and effort can be taken...
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...Summarize the effects of one type of sexual dysfunction that can affect both men and women. What are some factors that may cause this type of dysfunction? What treatments may help people who experience this type of dysfunction? There are four known types of sexual dysfunctions; sexual desire disorder, sexual arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, and sexual pain disorder. All of these sexual disorders are in some way connected on psychological levels which cause these dysfunctions. The orgasmic disorder is split into two categories. The first category is the female orgasmic disorder. This disorder causes women a challenge to achieve orgasm if they can achieve it, but this does not always count for masturbation. Women with this disorder usually do not receive enough clitoral stimulation during sexual intercourse to be able to achieve orgasm. Performance anxiety or sexual guilt may provoke an outburst. Also, trying too hard causes the opposite. Another main problem women encounter is not participating to the fullest. They rather watch than engage when it comes to active sexual intercourse. Women can also experience premature ejaculation, but most of the times this is not even recognized or classified as orgasmic disorder. The second category is the male orgasmic disorder which differs slightly from the female orgasmic disorder. While males generally reach orgasm, it either happens too early or it takes long time. This may not include masturbation or oral...
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...Sexual dysfunction can present a very complicated clinical picture. Etiology of these kinds of disorders can stem from medical, mental and substance use disorders. Why is the client's perception of the problem and how it relates to intimacy critical to clinical intervention? This disorder has come a long way. When clinicians first turned their attention to sexual dysfunction at the beginning of the 20th century, they believed it was caused by masturbation in childhood or too much sex as an adult(APA, 2014). The client perception of the problem is important because the clinician can use their the clients perception as a base for treatment. It relates to intimacy critical to clinical intervention because it is based on the clients feelings and perception about the problem. How do you think these disorders can be internalized by the client and what implications does this have for treatment? The way that the client feels about the problem can be overwhelming to them. Sex is a huge topic in a relationship. People are taunted daily about their sexual performance which can make the client feel embarrassed, depressed, useless and many more unwanted feeling. Social workers can use this to incorporate into their treatment plan. I would use CBT as a form of treatment for my client before referring him to a psychiatrist....
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...or her disorder. These disorders are very common in men and women and has been prevalent since the 21st century. The signs and symptoms are different, and they vary from person to person. Sexual organs, sexual dysfunction, and sexual performance all revolve around disorders of gender and sexuality. Depending on the exact disorder that is present, this is...
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...Female sexual interest/ arousal disorder consists of the lack of interest in sex or aversion to sexual contact. Women with this disorder experience an absence of sexual thoughts or fantasies. For women, sexual arousal in sexual dysfunctions involves insufficient lubrication (Rathus,Nevid,Fichner-Rathus,Mckay, 2016, p.328). A sexual dysfunction for women involves problems with orgasms, female orgasmic disorder consists of the persistent problems of achieving an orgasm. Women with sexual arousal disorder suffer from sexual pain, which refers to women who experience pain in the vaginal area called dyspareunia and which may occur is involuntary contractions of the muscles that surround the vaginal barrel, preventing or making penetration painful for the women called vaginismus (Rathus et.al.,2016 p.328). Often times a sexual dysfunction occurs for a period of time roughly six months...
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...Sexual Dysfunction Melanie Chapman PSY/265 July 8, 2013 Sally Henzel Sexual Dysfunction Based upon the human sexual response, we are able to separate the following categories of sexual disorders of psychological origin: sexual pain disorder, orgasmic disorder, sexual desire disorder, and sexual arousal disorder. When we look at orgasmic disorders, we find an issue that is prevalent in both males and females: premature ejaculation (in males) or rapid female orgasm (obviously, in females). Premature ejaculation is something that plagues males around the world. Premature ejaculation is, essentially, a lack of control over one’s ejaculation, which occurs either before penetration or just shortly afterward. Premature ejaculation is frequently observed, and it is estimated that between 30% and 40% of men suffer from this. Premature ejaculation is caused, primarily, by psychological factors like anxiety or lack of sensory awareness. Lack of sensory awareness occurs when the male is unable to clearly perceive the sensations happening in their body before orgasm, which in turn leads to excitement that is just too overpowering to the body causing an early release. Rapid female ejaculation is something that we do not hear about too often, but it probably happens to women more often than we think. Rapid female ejaculation is something that is not necessarily looked upon as a problem, but it is definitely a problem. Rapid female ejaculation is a problem that occurs in women...
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...Jennifer Killough Psy 265 Sherron Moses June 19, 2011 Sexual Dysfunction There are times in a couple’s life when things do not go so well in the bedroom. One or both of the partners are unable to preform in sexual encounters. These problems are called sexual dysfunctions. According to chapter 15 in the reading material provided for this class, sexual dyfunctions are defined as persistent or recurrent difficulties in becoming sexually aroused or reaching orgasm. There are many different types of sexual dysfunctions. They are classified into four categories: sexual desire disorders, sexual arousal disorders, orgasmic disorders, and sexual pain disorders. The disorder I would like to touch on that affects both men and women sexual desire disorders. According to chapter 15 in the reading material provided for this class, sexual desire disorders are defined as sexual dyfunctions in which people have persistent or recurrent lack of sexual desire or aversion to sexual contact. People with sexual desire disorders are able to perform to full ability, but they just do not have the urge to. There are many different thoughts to why this may be so. The reading material provided for this class states that some of the biological and psychosocial factors that might contribute to this disorder are hormonal deficiencies, depression, or dissatisfaction with one’s relationship.It also states some medical conditions that might contribute to the problem. These are testosterone...
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...Eating, Substance Abuse, Sex, and Personality Disorders Psychology 410 07/21/2012 Professor Christa Banton University of Phoenix Disorders There exist various types of psychological disorders that impact the lives of individuals in society; these entail substance abuse and eating disorders. Individuals might undergo with gender and sexual disorders along with impulse control and personality disorders: the disorder sees the person become isolated and hold back from members of society. The realm of psychology has established these disorders and engendered treatments. Eating disorders entail a substantive trouble with food. A number of individuals dangerously overdo it with food whereas others decline to eat. The disorder instigates a fracas in the individual’s eating patterns and may perturb the individual’s usual life routine. Eating disorders are highly complex and in spite of scientific research to comprehend them, the behavioral, biological, and social foundations of these illnesses stay unknown (2009). The disorders implicated are Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, and Obesity. The subject with anorexia nervosa declines to eat, having a blurred view of their bodies, believing they are fat. Bulimia is a multifaceted disorder that entails the individual consuming large amounts of food and then regurgitating the contents of their stomach. The subjected plagued by the disorder dreads gaining weight and will undergo extreme...
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... Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual disorder that is a common psychological disorder. Sexual dysfunction is can be defined as one’s inability to enjoy sexual encounters, affecting both men and women. Sexual dysfunctions seldom threaten one’s physical health, rather, they tend to affect one’s psychological health; depression and anxiety are common psychological effects of sexual dysfunction. ED, the sexual dysfunction among men, refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection that is suitable for intercourse (Morris & Maisto). ED can occur at any time during a man’s life. Physical causes of ED can include alcohol or tobacco use, fatigue, brain or spinal cord injuries, liver or kidney failure, and specific types of prostate or bladder surgery. These physical causes can occur at any time during a man’s life; however, ED is more common in men over the age of 65 (AAFP, 2006). Some medical problems, such as diabetes and hypertension, can also lead to ED. CLICK PURCHASE BUTTON TO DOWNLOAD COMPLETE TUTORIAL BEH 225 Week 8 Assignment Diagnosis and Treatment Get Tutorial by Clicking on the link below or Copy Paste Link in Your Browser https://hwguiders.com/downloads/beh-225-week-8-assignment-diagnosis-treatment/ For More Courses and Exams use this form ( http://hwguiders.com/contact-us/ ) Feel Free to Search your Class through Our Product Categories or From Our Search Bar (http://hwguiders.com/ ) Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual...
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...Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common forms of male reproductive health problems. Most men do not discuss their erectile dysfunction, although if they would, they would discover that there are reasonable treatment options available that can enhance their relational life. Men were brought up with the misguided notion that real men didn’t have such issues. This is terribly misguided, and a lot of men experience erectile dysfunction at least once in their life. As researched erectile dysfunction can be caused by other health conditions, medication, or even psychological problems. The purpose of this paper is to critique the research on erectile dysfunction mentioned below. Critique of Research The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) were the first pieces of literature researched on Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Stating that ED is usually associated with medical conditions physical and or psychological. The report gives information regarding what is ED and how ED occurs and how is it diagnosed, and treated. The information presented was consistent with other research on ED. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. This definition is also consistent throughout the research reviewed. ED is said to be more common as men get older. But male sexual dysfunction is not a natural part of aging. This finding was not mentioned in any of the other literature reviewed....
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...Marvin Y. Alili Canon Law IMPOTENCE * What is impotency? * Impotency in 1917 Code of Canon Law * Impotency in 1983 Code of Canon Law Part I * Intercourse * Antecedent * Perpetual * Either on the part of the woman or the woman * Absolute * Relative * By its nature Part II – Paragraph 2 of can.1084 * What to do in the case of doubt either before or after the marriage? Part III – Paragraph 3 of can. 1084 * Sterility * How can one prove? * Conclusion Introduction: Among the various matrimonial impediments affecting the licitness as well as the validity of the marriage contract, the impediment of impotence has been polarizing the attention of canonists, theologians and medical experts for centuries. Even at the present time, it represents ground for prolonged discussions on the inner interpretation of the impediment, and on the application of the principles to practical cases. This, we believe, is motivated by 2 main factors: impotence is an impediment based on the very law of nature and, as such, is out of reach of the Church power to dispense it, once it is shown present beyond reasonable doubt. Secondly, impotence, as a physical or physiological defect, is regulated essentially by medical science...
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...| MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM | | | | 10/24/2014 | Contents Vasectomy 3 BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 4 ED – Erectile Dysfunction 6 Andropause 7 Gynecomastia 8 PSA Testing 9 Peyronie’s Disease 10 Diphallia 12 Cryptorchidism 13 Orchiopexy 14 Prostate Cancer 15 STD’s 17 a) Chlamydia 17 b) Gonorrhea 18 c) Syphilis 19 d) Herpes Genitalis 20 Paternity Test 21 Viagra (sildenafil) 22 Circumcision 23 Vasectomy * A vasectomy is the surgical procedure performed on men in which the vas deferens (the tubes that carry the sperm from the testicles to the seminal vesicles) are cut, ties or cauterized. * The semen no longer contains sperm after the tubes are cut, so conception cannot occur. The testicles continue to produce sperm, but they die and are absorbed by the body. * There are 4 types of vasectomies: * Traditional vasectomy – the doctor will make an incision on the scrotum, allowing access to the vas deferens, which will then be cut. * No-scalpel vasectomy – the doctor cut the vas deferens via a small hole on the scrotum. * Clip vasectomy – small clamps are used to block the vas deferens instead of severing it. * Laser vasectomy – the vase deferens are cut and cauterized with a surgical laser * The vasectomy procedure prevents the release of sperm when a man ejaculates. The man will still produce semen, but will be sperm free. * Vasectomies may be reversed, however...
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...Case study: Erectile dysfunction from torture by Laleh Yaghoubi The following is a case study of a male client, Mubilajeh, suffering from a sexual disorder (impotence). Erectile disorder, the inability to have an erection or maintain one, is currently the most common sexual disorder among men (Hyde 468). One result of erectile disorder is that the man cannot engage in sexual intercourse. For many men, including this individual, psychological reactions to erectile disorder may be severe: embarrassment, depression, and anxiety. The client was diagnosed and given an assessment with the goal of determining the factors. Through a process of discovery, the client's history finally revealed that the impotence was actually a result of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by a past experience. People with PTSD fear re-experiencing a traumatic event and sometimes are unable to remember certain aspects (Barlow 138). However, through psychoanalytic therapy, this client illustrates a successful recovery. Patient This section presents a brief patient assessment, including a case history of the client considered in the study. Mubilajeh, thin proportioned and nearly seven feet tall, is a thirty-year-old African male originally from Nigeria. He is a peaceful and proud African man. He has been married to his wife, Zhane, for nine years, and they hope to have children very soon. At the age of fourteen, Mubilajeh's father passed away, which left his...
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