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[Luteotropic hormone (LTH) level in men with alcoholism]
Vutreshni Bolesti
|January 1, 1977
Summary
Chronic alcoholism significantly decreases luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) levels in males. This hormone decrease may not directly cause sexual dysfunction in alcoholic patients.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Alcoholic disease research
Background:
- Alcoholism is a prevalent health issue affecting numerous bodily systems.
- Hormonal imbalances are often observed in individuals with chronic alcoholism.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) levels in male patients with alcoholic disease.
- To explore the potential role of LHRH in the sexual disorders associated with alcoholism.
Main Methods:
- Radioimmunoassay with double antibodies was used to measure LHRH levels.
- A cohort of 46 male patients with alcoholic disease was compared to 10 healthy male controls, aged 20-50.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant decrease in LHRH levels was observed in male patients with alcoholic disease compared to healthy controls.
- No significant difference in LHRH levels was found between alcoholic patients with and without sexual disorders.
Conclusions:
- Chronic alcoholism demonstrably affects LHRH levels.
- LHRH does not appear to be a primary factor in the development of sexual disturbances in alcoholism.