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Elevated plasma luteinizing hormone concentrations, cryptorchidism and mania.

L J Whalley, J E Christie, J Bennie

    Psychoneuroendocrinology
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Elevated luteinizing hormone (LH) in a young man with acute mania and cryptorchidism suggests increased secretion of LH-releasing hormone (LHRH). This finding supports LHRH abnormality in male mania.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroendocrinology
    • Psychiatry
    • Reproductive Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Acute mania is a psychiatric condition characterized by distinct behavioral and cognitive symptoms.
    • Unilateral cryptorchidism is a congenital condition where one testicle fails to descend into the scrotum.
    • Previous research suggests potential links between hormonal imbalances and mood disorders.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate plasma hormone levels in a young male patient presenting with acute mania and unilateral cryptorchidism.
    • To explore the relationship between luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion and acute manic episodes.
    • To determine if elevated LH levels are associated with increased secretion of LH-releasing hormone (LHRH).

    Main Methods:

    • Case study of a young male patient with acute mania and unilateral cryptorchidism.

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  • Measurement of plasma luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations.
  • Assay of plasma testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) levels.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient exhibited significantly higher plasma LH concentrations compared to normal subjects and schizophrenia patients.
    • Plasma testosterone and SHBG levels were within the normal range.
    • Elevated LH levels were attributed to increased LH-releasing hormone (LHRH) secretion, not testicular dysfunction.

    Conclusions:

    • Abnormally high LHRH secretion may be a characteristic feature of acute mania in young men.
    • This case supports the hypothesis that central neurotransmission abnormalities contribute to elevated LHRH in mania.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying acute mania.