Clomiphene increases free testosterone levels in men with both secondary hypogonadism and erectile dysfunction: who does and does not benefit?
Int J Impot Res
; 15(3): 156-65, 2003 Jun.
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Secondary hypogonadism is more common than primary gonadal failure and is seen in chronic and acute illnesses. Although testosterone has a role in erections, its importance in erectile dysfunction (ED) has been controversial. Hypogonadism produced by functional suppression of pituitary gonadotropins has been shown to correct with clomiphene citrate, but with a modest effect on sexual function. We wondered if longer treatment would produce improved results. A total of 178 men with secondary hypogonadism and ED received clomiphene citrate for 4 months. Sexual function improved in 75%, with no change in 25%, while significant increases in luteinizing hormone (P<0.001) and free testosterone (P<0.001) occurred in all patients. Multivariable analysis showed that responses decreased significantly with aging (P<0.05). Decreased responses also occurred in men with diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and multiple medication use. Since these conditions are more prevalent with aging, chronic disease may be a more important determinant of sexual dysfunction. Men with anxiety-related disorders responded better to normalization of testosterone. Assessment of androgen status should be accomplished in all men with ED. For those with lower than normal age-matched levels of testosterone treatment directed at normalizing testosterone with clomiphene citrate is a viable alternative to giving androgen supplements.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Testosterona
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Clomifeno
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Hipogonadismo
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Disfunción Eréctil
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Impot Res
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
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UROLOGIA
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos