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Sexual Dysfunction In Women With Hyperprolactinemia: A Pilot Study Report

Kadioglu P, Yalin AS, Tiryakioglu O, Gazioglu N, Oral G, Sanli O, Onem K, Kadioglu A; The Journal of Urology 2005(174):1921-1925.

KEY WORDS: prolactin, females, sexuality, questionnaires

Although there are emotional and relational elements, female sexual dysfunction (FSD) occurs secondary to psychological or medical causes, especially hormonal problems. Hyperprolactinemia (HP) is the most common endocrine disorder affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, occurring more commonly in women and that may affect the phases of female sexual function (FSD). The authors investigated sexual function in patients with hyperprolactinemia.

• A total of 25 women with primary hyperprolactinemia and 16 age matched voluntary healthy women as control group were evaluated with a detailed medical and sexual history, including a female sexual function index (FSFI) questionnaire and the Beck Depression Inventory. Serum prolactin, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, free testosterone, androstenedione, 17_-hydroxyprogesterone, estradiol, free thyroxin and thyrotropin were measured. These variables were compared statistically between the 2 groups.
• Except for prolactin serum, hormone levels in women with hyperprolactinemia were not different from those in the control group and no depression was found, in a small but significant number of women, as a cause of FSD.

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