Locate and review a current journal article (within the last ten years) that discusses a treatment for sexual dysfunction. Write a summary and review of this article, including your perspectives on the topic.
Question 1: Answer one (1) of the following:
1. Locate and review a current journal article (within the last ten years) that discusses a treatment for sexual dysfunction. Write a summary and review of this article, including your perspectives on the topic.
Note: You are required to select a current, peer-reviewed journal article, not a short commentary or article found online. (10 marks)
OR
1. Locate and review a current journal article (within the last ten years) that discusses sex education for a specific population, e.g., sexual health education for individuals with intellectual disabilities or sexual health education for seniors. Write a summary and review of this article, including your perspectives on the topic.
Note: You are required to select a current, peer-reviewed journal article, not a short commentary or article found online. (10 marks)
Question 2: Answer one (1) of the following:
2. Imagine you are teaching a course on “how to get pregnant” for young couples. Create a presentation using diagrams and charts to explain the menstrual cycle and help the couple understand when the female is ovulating. The goal is to help the couple understand the best time for them to have intercourse to maximize their chances of conception. In your response, include strategies they may use to enhance their chances of conception. (20 marks)
OR
2. Imagine you are teaching a class to couples who are expecting. Create a presentation using diagrams and charts to explain the three stages of prenatal development and the three stages of childbirth. Include strategies couples may use to make the experience as positive as possible. (20 marks)
For many people, a physical exam and answering questions (medical history) are all that’s needed for a doctor to diagnose erectile dysfunction and recommend a treatment. If you have chronic health conditions or your doctor suspects that an underlying condition might be involved, you might need further tests or a consultation with a specialist.
Tests for underlying conditions might include:
This test is sometimes done in combination with an injection of medications into the penis to stimulate blood flow and produce an erection.
The first thing your doctor will do is to make sure you’re getting the right treatment for any health conditions that could be causing or worsening your erectile dysfunction.
Depending on the cause and severity of your erectile dysfunction and any underlying health conditions, you might have various treatment options. Your doctor can explain the risks and benefits of each treatment and will consider your preferences. Your partner’s preferences also might play a role in your treatment choices.
Oral medications are a successful erectile dysfunction treatment for many men. They include:
All four medications enhance the effects of nitric oxide — a natural chemical your body produces that relaxes muscles in the penis. This increases blood flow and allows you to get an erection in response to sexual stimulation.