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Endocrine aspects of sexual dysfunction in men.
- Source :
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The journal of sexual medicine [J Sex Med] 2004 Jul; Vol. 1 (1), pp. 69-81. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Introduction: Endocrine disorders of sex steroid hormones may adversely affect men's sexual function. Aim. To provide expert opinions/recommendations concerning state-of-the-art knowledge for the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of endocrinologic sexual medicine disorders.<br />Methods: An International Consultation in collaboration with the major urology and sexual medicine associations assembled over 200 multidisciplinary experts from 60 countries into 17 committees. Committee members established specific objectives and scopes for various male and female sexual medicine topics. The recommendations concerning state-of-the-art knowledge in the respective sexual medicine topic represent the opinion of experts from five continents developed in a scientific and debate process. Concerning the Endocrine committee, there were eight experts from seven countries.<br />Main Outcome Measure: Expert opinions/recommendations are based on grading of evidence-based medical literature, extensive internal committee discussion over 2 years, public presentation and deliberation.<br />Results: Hypogonadism is a clinical and biochemical syndrome characterized by a deficiency in serum androgen levels which may decrease sexual interest, quality of erections and quality of life. Biochemical investigations include testosterone and either bioavailable or calculated free testosterone; prolactin should be considered when hypogonadism has been documented. If clinically indicated, androgen therapy should maintain testosterone within the physiological range avoiding supraphysiologic values. Digital rectal examination and determination of serum prostate specific antigen values are mandatory prior to therapy and regularly thereafter. Androgen therapy is usually long-term requiring regular follow-up, frequent monitoring of blood levels and beneficial and adverse therapeutic responses.<br />Conclusions: Safe and effective treatments for endocrinologic sexual medicine disorders examined by prospective, placebo-controlled, multi-institutional clinical trials are needed.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Consensus
Endocrine Glands drug effects
Endocrine Glands metabolism
Endocrine System Diseases complications
Erectile Dysfunction metabolism
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Hypogonadism diagnosis
International Cooperation
Male
Middle Aged
Practice Guidelines as Topic standards
Testosterone therapeutic use
Aging physiology
Androgens deficiency
Erectile Dysfunction etiology
Erectile Dysfunction therapy
Hypogonadism complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1743-6095
- Volume :
- 1
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The journal of sexual medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16422986
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1743-6109.2004.10111.x