Heaton JP - Urol Clin North Am - 01-FEB-2003; 30(1): 73-81
From NIH/NLM MEDLINE
NLM Citation ID:
12580559 (PubMed)
Full Source Title:
Urologic Clinics of North America
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Review; Review, Tutorial
Language:
English
Author Affiliation:
Queen's University and Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada. heatonj@post.queensu.ca
Authors:
Heaton JP; Morales A
Number of References:
71
Abstract:
The endocrine system has a major role in erections in normal men and it can also be a cause of significant morbidity. The relationship between serum testosterone measurement and erectile function is complex. Androgen treatment should certainly be considered in patients without prostate cancer but with a clinical picture that suggests a relevant contribution of hypogonadism to the ED. Other, nondiabetic, endocrine abnormalities may need to be considered in the management or the patient with ED.
Major Subjects:

• Androgens / * deficiency
• Hyperprolactinemia / * complications
• Hypogonadism / * drug therapy
• Impotence / * etiology
• Testosterone / * therapeutic use

Additional Subjects:

• Endocrine System Diseases / complications
• Humans
• Male

Chemical Compound Name:
(Androgens); 58-22-0(Testosterone)