A Case of Growth Hormone Deficiency that Induced Erectile Dysfunction.
- Author:
Wan Shou CUI
1
;
Young Jin KIM
;
Hyung Jong NAM
;
Yang Ho KANG
;
Hong Koo HA
;
Seong Ik BANG
;
Hyun Jun PARK
;
Nam Cheol PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea. joon501@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Erectile Dysfunction;
Growth Hormone Deficiency
- MeSH:
Adult;
Bone Density;
Depression;
Erectile Dysfunction;
Growth Hormone;
Humans;
Libido;
Male;
Memory;
Middle Aged;
Penile Erection;
Plasma;
Quality of Life
- From:Korean Journal of Andrology
2008;26(4):234-236
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Growth hormone deficiency is the medical condition of inadequate production of growth hormone. Growth hormone deficiency in adults is not common, but it may feature a diminished, lean body mass, poor bone density and a number of physical and psychological symptoms, including poor memory, social withdrawal and even depression. Abnormally low growth hormone levels in adults typically result in a diminished quality of life and it can even be disabling. The physical symptoms include loss of strength, stamina, and musculature. Growth hormone deficiency can also impair the biological and physiological/functional substrate of penile erection, which can be, at least in part, restored by the normalization of the plasma levels of growth hormone. This is a report on a 63-year-old man who suffered with severe erectile dysfunction and loss of libido due to growth hormone deficiency. Upon growth hormone administration, his erectile function improved dramatically.
