2. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
SEXUAL HEALTH AND
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
THIS IS AN INTRODUCTION TO…......
Dr Heather Blaylock
MBBCh (WITS)

3. WHO…SEXUAL HEALTH,
State of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences.

6. AGE RELATED CHANGES Hormonal Vascular Neurological Physical changes
Physiological response

8. SEXUAL HEALTH General physical health Mental health Health of partner
Relationship quality

10. deaths/year USA
2 200 deaths/day
1 death/40sec
CAD /year
MI /year die

11. Globally leading cause of death
M deaths
M deaths

12. 65.3 years
71.8 years

13. SHARED RISK FACTORS Hypertension Hyperlipidemia DM Obesity
Lack of exercise
Smoking
Poor diet
Excess alcohol
Psychological stress

14. Decreased Libido
Erectile Dysfunction
Ejaculatory problems
Anorgasmia

15. Decreased sexual desire
Orgasm problems
Vaginal dryness
Pain

21. CHANGES WITH SURGERY
Organic
Hormonal
Body
Psychological
Pain
Fatigue

22. DURING SEX… Increase heart rate Increase blood pressure
Increase respiratory rate
Peak HR at orgasm, b/m

23. 1 in
1 in

26. SYMPTOMS Chest pain Shortness of breath Rapid/irregular heart rate
Dizziness
Insomnia
Fatigue

27. TREATMENT OPTIONS Medications Sexual aids Vaginal lubricants
Individual/couples therapy
Sensate focus