Hypogonadism Therapy
Data on hypogonadism therapy detailed by researchers at University of California, Department of Family Practice
Published in Elder Law Weekly, February 13th, 2008
A report, 'Opioid endocrinopathy in women consuming prescribed sustained-action opioids for control of nonmalignant pain,' is newly published data in Journal of Pain. According to a study from the United States, "Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism is characteristically induced in men by intrathecal, transdermal, or sustained-action opioids. Although women receiving intrathecal opioids have similar changes, often accompanied by amenorrhea, hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism has not been documented in women receiving sustained-action, transdermal, or oral opioids."
"Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate deficiency, indicating adrenal inhibition, is present in most men and women...
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Source: Elder Law Weekly (2008-02-13)
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