Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Hormonal disorders in chronic alcoholic intoxication].

G P Kolupaev, V A Iakovlev

    Zhurnal Nevropatologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Stage 2 alcoholism in men significantly alters hormone levels, increasing prolactin and decreasing testosterone. This hormonal imbalance, measured by a prolactin-testosterone index, may serve as a diagnostic marker for alcoholism.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    [Long-term impact of breast reconstruction on quality of life among breast cancer patients].

    Voprosy onkologii·2009
    Same author

    [Technologies of laser prophylaxis of depressive disorder relapses].

    Voenno-meditsinskii zhurnal·2007
    Same author

    [Individual prognosis and identification of patient reactions on laser therapy course according to the Luscher's test].

    Voenno-meditsinskii zhurnal·2007
    Same author

    [Laser technologies used in the complex treatment of psychopharmacotherapy resistant endogenic depression].

    Voenno-meditsinskii zhurnal·2005
    Same author

    [Clinical peculiarities of asthenic and dysthymic neurosis-like disorders in patients with alcoholism].

    Voenno-meditsinskii zhurnal·2003
    Same author

    [Pathology and chemical verification and detection of "risk group" of endogenous psychosis].

    Voenno-meditsinskii zhurnal·2003

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Addiction Medicine

    Context:

    • Alcoholism is a chronic disease with complex physiological effects.
    • Hormonal dysregulation is increasingly recognized as a factor in alcohol use disorder.
    • Previous research suggests links between alcohol consumption and sex hormone alterations.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate specific hormone level differences in men with stage 2 alcoholism compared to healthy controls.
    • To identify a potential hormonal biomarker for diagnosing alcoholism.

    Summary:

    • This study analyzed venous blood samples from 54 men with stage 2 alcoholism and 30 controls using radioimmunochemical assays.
    • Results revealed significantly elevated prolactin and decreased testosterone levels in the alcoholic group.
    • A distinct prolactin-testosterone index was identified in alcoholics, differing from the control group.

    Impact:

    • The findings suggest a novel diagnostic approach for alcoholism based on hormonal profiling.
    • This prolactin-testosterone index could aid in early detection and management of alcohol use disorder.
    • Understanding these endocrine changes may offer insights into the pathophysiology of alcoholism.

    Related Experiment Videos