Role of depression, anxiety, testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels in disorders of sexual function

Authors

  • Nagendar Reddy Jakka Assistant Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Center, L. B. Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  • Jayanthy Ramesh Professor, Department of Endocrinology, Andhra Medical College, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20173241

Keywords:

Luteinizing hormone, Metabolic disorder, Testosterone

Abstract

Background: Hypogonadism as well as deficiency of testosterone can lead to disorder of sexual function in males. The initial clinical manifestations of this are mostly erectile dysfunction (ED) and hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSSD). This not only causes the sexual dysfunction but can also lead to many health problems. To study the role of depression, anxiety, testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels in disorders of sexual function

Methods: A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted at department of General Medicine, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad for a period of one year among 60 eligible study subjects to study the role of depression, anxiety, testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels in disorders of sexual function. All male patients aged between 21-60 years, who had stable heterosexual relationship, were included. Patients with severe diseases, users of alcohol and smoking, having marital disharmony were excluded. Informed consent was obtained from all the patients.

Results: Testosterone and LH levels are significantly lower in subjects with SD, suggesting that a state of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism prevails in male diabetics with SD. Depression and anxiety are significant factors associated with SD. Premature Ejaculation is significantly associated with Anxiety.

Conclusions: Testosterone and LH levels are significantly lower in subjects with SD. Depression and anxiety is significant factors associated with SD. Premature Ejaculation is significantly associated with anxiety.

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