Abstract |
The influence of the administration of ACTH 1-17 on the sexual behavior has been studied in a group of male patients affected by psychogenic impotence, i.e. without any detectable organic reason for such disturbance. The administration of the drug led to a notable increase in the sexual performance of the patients. By the way, all the hormonal parameters taken into account ( gonadotropins, sexual steroids, adrenal steroids, etc.), were not affected by the treatment. The AA. conclude therefore that the beneficial effect of the ACTH 1-17 on the sexual behavior was due to a direct action on the CNS and was not hormone-mediated.
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Authors | A Isidori, L Di Luigi, D Conte |
Journal | La Ricerca in clinica e in laboratorio
(Ric Clin Lab)
1984 Apr-Jun
Vol. 14
Issue 2
Pg. 247-51
ISSN: 0390-5748 [Print] Italy |
PMID | 6091250
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Peptide Fragments
- Testosterone
- Androstenedione
- Dehydroepiandrosterone
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- ACTH (1-17)
- Hydrocortisone
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Topics |
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Adult
- Androstenedione
(blood)
- Circadian Rhythm
(drug effects)
- Dehydroepiandrosterone
(blood)
- Erectile Dysfunction
(drug therapy)
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
(blood)
- Humans
- Hydrocortisone
(blood)
- Luteinizing Hormone
(blood)
- Male
- Peptide Fragments
(pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Sperm Count
- Sperm Motility
- Testosterone
(blood)
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