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[Sexual disturbance caused by endocrine dysfunction].

H Sumiya1, Y Shiseki, T Kotake

  • 1Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Chiba University.

Nihon Hinyokika Gakkai Zasshi. the Japanese Journal of Urology
|July 1, 1991
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Endocrine dysfunction significantly impacts sexual health, with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism frequently causing ejaculatory failure and loss of libido. Testosterone levels correlate with these sexual disturbances, though erectile function may be preserved.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Sexual Medicine

Context:

  • Sexual disturbances are common clinical manifestations of endocrine dysfunction.
  • Understanding the specific clinical features associated with different endocrine disorders is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose:

  • To survey and analyze the clinical features of sexual disturbances resulting from endocrine dysfunction.
  • To investigate the relationship between specific endocrine conditions, hormone levels, and sexual function parameters.

Summary:

  • The study surveyed 19 patients with endocrine dysfunction-related sexual disturbances.
  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (n=13) showed ejaculatory failure in 12 cases, while hypergonadotropic hypogonadism (n=3) had preserved ejaculation in 2.
  • Low serum testosterone (<200 ng/dl) was noted in both hypogonadotropic and hypergonadotropic hypogonadism. Testosterone levels <100 ng/dl correlated with loss of libido (9/13) and ejaculation (12/13), but not consistently with erectile function (6/13 preserved).

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  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism patients with positive hCG tests or testicular volume >4 ml responded well to hCG therapy.

    • Impact:

    • This research highlights the varied clinical presentations of sexual dysfunction in endocrine disorders.
    • It underscores the importance of assessing testosterone levels and considering specific endocrine evaluations for patients with sexual disturbances.
    • Findings suggest potential therapeutic strategies, such as hCG therapy, for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism based on diagnostic markers.