Sexual Dysfunction: A Neglected and Overlooked Issue in Adult GH Deficiency: The Management of AGHD Study.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Although sexuality influences well-being and quality of life (QoL), studies on sexual dysfunction (SD) in adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD) patients are lacking.

Objective

To investigate the prevalence of SD in AGHD patients grouped according to recombinant human growth hormone (r-hGH) therapy.

Design

Prospective, cross-over, 24 months, monocentric study.

Setting

Real-life clinical setting in a tertiary, endocrinological center.

Patients

83 AGHD patients (31 women, 52 men, mean age 56.3 ± 14.7 years) were enrolled according to stringent criteria.

Interventions

Patients already on long-term r-hGH therapy (Group 1, n = 32) vs untreated (Group 2, n = 51).

Main outcome measures

Serum hormones, QoL Satisfaction in Hypopituita

SUBMITTER: Monzani ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7874571 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature