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Male sexual dysfunction

Male sexual dysfunction

The "Male Sexual Dysfunction" course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive insights into diagnosing and managing male sexual health issues, including erectile dysfunction (ED) and ejaculation disorders. Covering sexual function, penile erection aids, and ejaculation physiology, the course offers practical solutions for treating conditions such as premature ejaculation and erectile difficulties. Participants will gain knowledge of modern treatment options, including oral medications, injections, vacuum devices, and psychological therapies. The course also emphasises how to engage patients in sensitive discussions about sexual health.

time-icon 4.0 hrs EA | 6.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

This course is divided into three detailed units:

Unit 1: Sexual Function and Dysfunction
This unit introduces the physiology of male sexual function and explores common sexual dysfunctions such as erectile dysfunction (ED) and performance anxiety. Participants will learn how to assess and diagnose these issues, focusing on the multifactorial causes of ED, including psychological, biological, and lifestyle factors. The connection between ED and underlying health conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes is also discussed​.

Unit 2: Penile Erection Aids
In this unit, various treatments for erectile dysfunction are presented, including oral medications like PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra, Cialis), penile injections, vacuum devices, and penile implants. The course also discusses the role of shockwave therapy in ED treatment, including its efficacy and ideal patient profiles​.

Unit 3: Ejaculation Physiology and Disorders
The final unit focuses on ejaculation disorders, with an emphasis on premature ejaculation (PE) and its treatment options. Participants will explore both psychological and pharmacological therapies, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and topical aesthetics. Techniques such as the stop-start method and the squeeze technique for managing PE are also discussed.

This course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to address male sexual dysfunctions, providing effective treatment options for improved patient outcomes.

  1. Distinguish the types of erectile dysfunction and ejaculation dysfunction, diagnose and manage these.
  2. Apply techniques to open discussion about sensitive topics, such as sexual problems, with male patients."

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  4.0
  • Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #477133

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #31221

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

10.0 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Michael Lowy

This course is presented by Dr Michael Lowy, FAChSHM, Master of Psychological Medicine and Fellow of the European Committee of Sexual Medicine.

Dr Michael Lowy is a men’s health physician with a special interest in male sexual dysfunction, relationship counselling and the general health issues of men. Dr Lowy began his medical career in general practice, later becoming a sexual health physician.

Dr Lowy currently works at The Male Clinic in Woolloomooloo and at Executive Health Solutions at St Vincent’s Clinic. Dr Lowy is a lecturer in Men’s Health at the University of NSW, Notre Dame University, University of Sydney and Family Planning NSW and is a clinical tutor of UNSW medical students. He is a life member of ASSERT NSW and a founding member of Society of Australian Sexologists NSW branch.