Endocrine causes of impotence (nondiabetes).
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.
Heaton
Jeremy P W
JP
Queen's University and Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario K7L 2V7, Canada. heatonj@post.queensu.ca
Morales
Alvaro
A
D000728:Androgens / Q000172:deficiency*; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006966:Hyperprolactinemia / Q000150:complications*; D007006:Hypogonadism / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D013739:Testosterone / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000728:Androgens; D013739:Testosterone