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R Garg1, J K Agarwal, G Singh

  • 1Division of Endocrinology, Institute of Medical Sciences, B.H.U. Varanasi.

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|October 1, 1989
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Leprosy affects male hormone levels. This study found low testosterone and high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) in lepromatous leprosy and lepra reactions.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, can impact various physiological systems.
  • Hormonal imbalances are suspected in male leprosy patients but require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the endocrine profile in male leprosy patients.
  • To correlate hormone levels with leprosy types and lepra reactions.

Main Methods:

  • Hormone profiling was conducted on 35 male leprosy patients.
  • Patients were categorized into tuberculoid, borderline, lepromatous leprosy, and lepra reaction groups.
  • Serum levels of testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estradiol were measured.

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Main Results:

  • Significantly decreased serum testosterone observed in lepromatous leprosy and lepra reaction.
  • Significantly elevated serum FSH and LH levels noted in lepromatous leprosy and lepra reaction.
  • Elevated serum estradiol detected in approximately 60% of borderline leprosy, lepromatous leprosy, and lepra reaction cases.

Conclusions:

  • Leprosy, particularly lepromatous forms and lepra reactions, is associated with significant hormonal disturbances in males.
  • These findings suggest potential impacts on reproductive health and endocrine function in leprosy patients.