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Manjappa Mahadevappa1, Sakeer Hussain2, Sachin Dharwadkhar3
1Department of Cardiology, JSS Medical College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysore, India.
Lipid-lowering drugs (LLD) can cause male reproductive issues like loss of libido and erectile dysfunction (ED). This case report emphasizes monitoring male patients for these adverse effects during lipid-lowering therapy (LLT).
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Pharmacology
- Reproductive Toxicology
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) encompasses various drugs to manage cholesterol and triglycerides, crucial for preventing cardiovascular diseases.
- Statins are first-line treatments, with known side effects primarily affecting muscles.
- Adverse effects of LLT on male reproductive health are less commonly reported but significant.
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