Abstract:Objective: To know the profile of Hypogonadism and Erectile Dysfunction (ED) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on hemodialysis studied. Method: The case-control study was the Case group, consisting of patients with CKD on hemodialysis (INEFRO) and the Control group by patients under outpatient follow-up. The Androgenic Deficiency in Aging Males (ADAM) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaires were applied, and the following clinical examinations were performed: orchidometr… Show more
“…According to literature data focusing on prolactin levels in HD patients, the increase of that hormone is a common feature in HD patients. As kidneys play a limited role in prolactin catabolism, the observed increase in prolactin levels could be explained by an excess of secretion by pituitary cells [ 26 ].…”
Introduction
patients with chronic kidney disease commonly exhibit testosterone deficiency. We aimed through the current study to assess the prevalence and the risk factors of hypogonadism in male patients on hemodialysis and to establish their relationship with erectile dysfunction.
Methods
we conducted a cross-sectional study based on data collected from hemodialysis male patients. Sociodemographic and clinical data as well as hormone levels were collected from January 2017 to December 2017. Sex hormones were measured in all subjects. The International Index of Erectile Function was used to evaluate erectile dysfunction. Data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation, and frequencies (number), and proportions (%).
Results
one hundred and ten: 55 male hemodialysis patients were recruited. The level of follicule-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and prolactin were high and the level of testosterone was low in the hemodialysis group. Hypogonadism was significantly linked to advanced age, anemia, and absence of treatment by erythropoietin. The incidence of erectile dysfunction was high and the erectile function score was low. Testosterone significantly dropped in patients with erectile dysfunction.
Conclusion
hypogonadism was so prevalent in the hemodialysis men and it was associated with erectile dysfunction. Future studies are needed to determine the effect of testosterone therapy on erectile dysfunction.
“…According to literature data focusing on prolactin levels in HD patients, the increase of that hormone is a common feature in HD patients. As kidneys play a limited role in prolactin catabolism, the observed increase in prolactin levels could be explained by an excess of secretion by pituitary cells [ 26 ].…”
Introduction
patients with chronic kidney disease commonly exhibit testosterone deficiency. We aimed through the current study to assess the prevalence and the risk factors of hypogonadism in male patients on hemodialysis and to establish their relationship with erectile dysfunction.
Methods
we conducted a cross-sectional study based on data collected from hemodialysis male patients. Sociodemographic and clinical data as well as hormone levels were collected from January 2017 to December 2017. Sex hormones were measured in all subjects. The International Index of Erectile Function was used to evaluate erectile dysfunction. Data were expressed as mean ± standard deviation, and frequencies (number), and proportions (%).
Results
one hundred and ten: 55 male hemodialysis patients were recruited. The level of follicule-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone and prolactin were high and the level of testosterone was low in the hemodialysis group. Hypogonadism was significantly linked to advanced age, anemia, and absence of treatment by erythropoietin. The incidence of erectile dysfunction was high and the erectile function score was low. Testosterone significantly dropped in patients with erectile dysfunction.
Conclusion
hypogonadism was so prevalent in the hemodialysis men and it was associated with erectile dysfunction. Future studies are needed to determine the effect of testosterone therapy on erectile dysfunction.
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