...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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...prevalent female sexual dysfunction by women is arousal and orgasm. Many women have encountered orgasmic disorder their whole life. It is known as Female Orgasmic Disorder (Ohl, 2007). Female Orgasmic Disorder is one of the female sexual disorders, affecting 22-28 percent of female women (Zakhari, 2009). It is defined as a persistent or recurrent delay or an absence of orgasm during normal sexual activity marked by distress over the lifespan (Ohl, 2007). This paper will demonstrate Counseling Plan a woman who was referred by her gynecologist for counseling because she has never experienced an orgasm. It will include assessment of the dynamics of the couple’s relationship as well as issues regarding their sexual functioning, possible sexual dysfunction within the framework of the sexual response cycle, sexual normality as well as a evidence-based counseling interventions grounded through research and treatment plan with ethical considerations. . Table of Contents Abstract 2 Case Study: Michelle and Tom 5 Assessment of Sexual Issues 6 Biological Assessment of Sexuality 6 Cultural Assessment of Sexuality 6 Religious Assessment of Sexuality 7 Psychological Assessment of Sexuality 8 Assessment of Dynamics of the Relationship 8 Family and Couples 8 Diagnostic and Multi-Axial Impressions 9 Diagnostic 9 Multi-Axial 10 Integration of Disorder 11 Sexual Response Cycle...
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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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...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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...Female and Male Sexual Disorders Summer L. Meeks Florida Memorial University Abstract 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 perform in sexual encounters. These problems are called sexual dysfunctions. Sexual dysfunctions 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. Female and Male Sexual Disorders 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. Types of...
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...Sexual Dysfunction Kristal Hernandez Florida National University Abstract Sexual health is an integral part of overall health. Sexual dysfunction can have a serious on quality of life and psychosocial and emotional well-being. Sexual Dysfunctions “Sexual dysfunction refers to a problem occurring during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity.” Research suggests that sexual dysfunction is very common to both women and men. In Men being 31% and women 43%. There are 4 types of Sexual dysfunctions, which are desire disorders, Arousal disorders, Orgasm disorders and pain disorders. All four of these disorders are connected on psychological levels that are what causes these dysfunctions. It can occur all the time or just once at some point in their lives. Sexual disorders involve a circuitous interaction of physiology, assurance, experiences, emotions, style of living and relationships. Severance of any of these factors can affect sexual drive, arousal or satisfaction. There are two types of orgasmic disorders the female orgasmic dysfunction and the male orgasmic dysfunction. This disorder causes a great challenge for women to have an orgasm while having sexual intercourse. There can be several reasons as to why she is not reaching her climax. Women with this disorder do not receive enough clitoral stimulation during the intercourse for her to be able to reach her goal in an orgasm....
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...The Impact Erectile Dysfunction has on Women’s Sexual Life: Marie Chevret, Eric Jaudinot, Kate Sullivan, Alexia Marrel, and Anne S. De Gendre Lyon, France Women frequently encounter sexual partners who are suffering with erectile dysfunction. This is a sexual dysfunction suffered by men that is characterized by the inability to develop an erection while engaging in sexual activities. Impact of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) on Sexual Life of Female Partners: Assessment with the Index of Sexual Life (ISL) Questionnaire, is a research article done by (*WHO? LIST THE RESEARCHERS) researchers at Lyon (*LYON WHAT? Lyon University? Lyon Research Center?) in France who set out to measure the impact erectile dysfunction has on women’s sexual satisfaction. According to Chevret et al. (2004), “It has been estimated that 1 in 10 men worldwide have ED and that it is the most common chronic medical disorder in men older than 40 years. ED has been shown to negatively impact self-esteem, quality of life, and satisfaction, and to increase depression and mental disease” (p. 157). Not only does this ailment affect men, but it also plays a beneficial role in how their sexual partners feel. Chevret et al. hypothesizes that erectile dysfunction has a negative impact on female sexual satisfaction and feminine sexual drives. The hypothesis was created because men who cannot get an erection will not be able to participate in sexual intercourse; therefore, also unable be satisfy their woman. This...
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...families of origin. Both are employed, however Sara recently lost a good paying corporate position and now maintains two lower paying jobs with longer hours. This couple is seeking counseling for Sara’s persistent lack of interest in sexual relations with her partner Amy. The purpose of this paper is to assess the sexual issues of this couple, analyze the dynamics of their relationship, develop a Multi-axial diagnostic impression and develop a counseling plan. In Section I, the paper will assess sexual issues involved in the selected case study. The integration of the sexual disorder with the sexual response cycle will be discussed. The paper will analyze and compare the sexual response cycle and the concept of sexual normality as applied to the case study. In Section II, the paper will assess the couple’s sexuality and discuss how sexual orientation issues can influence the sexual dysfunction and the overall dynamics of relationship. In Section III, a Multi-axial diagnostic impression will be developed to classify the sexual dysfunction and specify sexual problems associated with the sexual response cycle. A treatment plan will be created with measurable goals. Table of Contents Abstract 2 Section I: Assessment of Sexual Issues 4 Section II: The Dynamics of the Relationship 6 Section III: Diagnostic Impressions 9 DSM-IV Applied 10 Counseling Plan 11 Conclusion 13 References 14 Assessment of...
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...There are four known types of sexual dysfunctions; sexual desire disorder, sexual arousal disorder, orgasmic disorder, and sexual pain disorder. The sexual dysfunction that I will be discussing is orgasmic disorder. The first category that I will be discussing is called the female orgasmic disorder. This disorder causes women to have a difficult time achieving an orgasm, if they can achieve it at all. Some women can achieve orgasms through masturbation even though they have this disorder. Women with this disorder usually do not receive enough clitoral stimulation during sexual intercourse to be able to achieve orgasm. Women may also either be trying to hard or have some type of sexual anxiety that will not allow them to achieve an orgasm. Some women will also experience premature ejaculation but most of the time they will not realize this has happened. The second category that I will be discussing is called the male orgasmic disorder which is a little bit different from the female orgasmic disorder. Males can usually reach an orgasm but sometimes it may happen either too soon or it will take too long. Some males can still experience an orgasm through masturbation or oral sex. When males cannot achieve an orgasm they may be experiencing psychical problems such as multiple sclerosis, neurological damage, issues with drugs or alcohol, sexual guilt, performance anxiety, or anger towards that person. It is more common for men to have premature ejaculation. ...
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...this problem to help lessen the problem. The chief thing to remember though, is that this is a very manageable problem, one that about 30% of men in the United States will live with, one that they will over come with dedicated effort, a loving partner, and a will to over come it. Premature Ejaculation (PE), also known as rapid ejaculation, premature climax, rapid climax, or early ejaculation, is when a man reaches orgasm and ejaculation at a rapid pace, and with very little sexual stimulation, either before, or quickly after penetration, and before he means to, and as many as 30% of men in the United states experience PE at some point in their life (Comer, 2010). The most common definition of PE is when a man reaches climax within two minutes of penetration, however this has been some what controversial due to a survey by Alfred Kinsey, in which he demonstrated that three quarters of men ejaculated within that time period, in a little over half of their sexual experiences (Kinsey, et al. 1948). PE is a complex condition that has baffled Scientist and Psychologists for some time now. The source of such contention is simply the fact that there is no absolute definition of this problem. The Diagnostic and...
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...Concerns of Young Women under the Age of Forty Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Jennifer Warlick COM/156 February 10, 2013 Keri Keith Concerns of Young Women under the Age of Forty Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Can you imagine being a woman under the age of forty and receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer? One out of every two hundred and ten women diagnosed will be under the age of forty. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer will face different issues. Young women are concerned with their body image, fertility, sexual functioning, relationship issues, and premature menopause more so than older women. Young women feel they are in the best part of their life. The diagnosis of breast cancer at this age is considered a step backward for young women who feel they should be building their career and family. Women under the age of forty diagnosed with breast cancer will face their own unique set of problems and challenges. The diagnosis of breast cancer in young women is rare. When diagnosed with breast cancer at or under the age of forty young women are generally in the later stages of breast cancer. The expected outcome or course of the disease tends to be worse for women under forty versus women that are older. Research shows that breast cancer is more aggressive in younger women. Tumors are larger and more lymph nodes are affected. Younger women diagnosed in later stages can be the result of lack...
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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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... 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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...The Sexual Response Cycle PSY/210 November 5, 2011 The Sexual Response Cycle The sexual response cycle is used to describe the different phases both men and women experience when sexually aroused. The cycle refers to the “sequence of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually stimulating activities, including intercourse and masturbation.” WebMD (2005-2011). The cycle is broken down into four different phases. The excitement phase, the plateau phase, the orgasmic phase, and the resolution phase Nevid and Rathus (2005). Below, I will break each phase down and describe how they affect both men and women and the similarities they have. The Excitement Phase The first phase of the sexual response cycle is the excitement phase. In this first phase an engorgement of blood vessels, also called vasocongestion, begins after 3 to 8 seconds for men and 10 to 30 seconds for women after erotic physical or mental stimulation Nevid and Rathus (2005). This is the phase where the body prepares for sexual intercourse. The male testes rise and the skin on the scrotum thickens and tenses. The vasocongestion results in erection for males. The female also experiences vasocongestion by swelling in the clitoris, vaginal tissues, and areas around the vagina. This phase also makes the skin flush and rosy. It is more noticeable in females. Males and female both experience their nipples becoming erect and harden as well as a blood...
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