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Decrease in serum dehydroepiandrosterone level after fenofibrate treatment in males with hyperlipidemia.

J Sulcová1, T Stulc, M Hill

  • 1Institute of Endocrinology, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Národní 8, 11694 Prague 1, Czech Republic. jsulcova@endo.cz

Physiological Research
|November 17, 2004
PubMed
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This study found that fenofibrate therapy significantly decreased dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels in men with hyperlipidemia. This suggests fenofibrate may impact steroid hormone biosynthesis and regulation.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Steroid hormones influence plasma lipids, but the reverse effect is less understood.
  • Hyperlipidemia (HPL) involves complex lipid and hormonal interactions.
  • Investigating steroid hormone profiles in HPL is crucial for understanding disease mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare steroid hormone and SHBG levels in men with HPL versus healthy controls.
  • To evaluate the impact of fenofibrate therapy on these steroid levels.
  • To explore correlations between lipids and steroid hormones in HPL patients before and after treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Assessed levels of cortisol, testosterone, estradiol, DHEA, DHEAS, 7-hydroxylated DHEA, and SHBG.
  • Included 23 men with mixed HPL and 17 healthy male volunteers.

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  • Analyzed hormonal changes and lipid correlations before and after fenofibrate treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Untreated HPL patients showed higher estradiol and free testosterone index, and lower SHBG compared to controls.
    • Fenofibrate therapy significantly reduced total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), and DHEA levels.
    • Specific correlations were observed between lipids and certain steroid metabolites, particularly in treated patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Fenofibrate therapy alters steroid hormone profiles, notably decreasing DHEA levels.
    • This finding suggests fenofibrate influences DHEA biosynthesis and regulation.
    • The study highlights the bidirectional relationship between lipid metabolism and steroid hormones.