A Case of Growth Hormone Deficiency that Induced Erectile Dysfunction / 대한남성과학회지
Korean Journal of Andrology
;
: 234-236, 2008.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Growth hormone deficiency is the medical condition of inadequate production of growth hormone. Growth hormone deficiency in adults is not common, but it may feature a diminished, lean body mass, poor bone density and a number of physical and psychological symptoms, including poor memory, social withdrawal and even depression. Abnormally low growth hormone levels in adults typically result in a diminished quality of life and it can even be disabling. The physical symptoms include loss of strength, stamina, and musculature. Growth hormone deficiency can also impair the biological and physiological/functional substrate of penile erection, which can be, at least in part, restored by the normalization of the plasma levels of growth hormone. This is a report on a 63-year-old man who suffered with severe erectile dysfunction and loss of libido due to growth hormone deficiency. Upon growth hormone administration, his erectile function improved dramatically.
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Main subject:
Plasma
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Quality of Life
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Penile Erection
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Growth Hormone
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Bone Density
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Depression
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Erectile Dysfunction
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Libido
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Memory
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Andrology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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