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Use of Testosterone-Lowering Medication in Patients With Intellectual Disabilities and Problematic Sexual Behaviour:
Jacob Rong Bentsen1, Torbjørn Lien Kjær2, Magnus Roland Balleby1
1Glostrup Copenhagen University Hospital, Glostrup, Denmark, gentoftehospital.dk.
Background:
Testosterone-lowering medication (TLM) is used in severe cases of paraphilic disorders and problematic sexual behaviour, but its use in patients with intellectual disability is not well characterised.
Method:
A nationwide survey identified five male patients with intellectual disability who had received TLM in specialised outpatient clinics.
Results:
Four patients showed reduced problematic sexual behaviour during treatment; three relapsed after discontinuation. Adverse effects included osteoporosis, hypertension, depression and suppressed sexual development. Monitoring and access varied regionally.
Conclusions:
TLM may be effective in selected patients with intellectual disability but requires careful monitoring and ethical oversight.
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