[Catecholamine metabolism in men with neuroses].

Abstract

Impairments in sympathoadrenal system were detected in men with sexual disorders (dissimilar in explosive and asthenic persons) by means of a combined methodology monitoring the activity and response of sympathoadrenal system, synthesis of neurotransmitters determined by a circadian rhythm. In the patients urinary excretion of catecholamines and DOPA was impaired at night and in the morning hours. As compared with healthy persons of the same age a decrease in the rate of synthesis of sympathoadrenal neurotransmitters was found in explosive patients (contrary to asthenic persons) after loading with 0.1 g of 1-DOPA (DOPA-test). Combined study of sympathoadrenal system is an important approach for diagnostics and treatment of men with sexual disorders.

• Authors: V N Vasil'ev, V S Chugunov, L I Kvokov
• Journal: Voprosy meditsinskoi khimii (Vopr Med Khim) 1981 Sep-Oct Vol. 27 Issue 5 Pg. 672-6 ISSN: 0042-8809 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• Vernacular Title: Obmen katekholaminov u muzhchin pri nevrozakh.
• PMID: 7198331 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Catecholamines

Topics

• Adrenal Glands (physiopathology)
• Adult
• Catecholamines (urine)
• Circadian Rhythm
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Neurotic Disorders (urine)
• Personality Disorders (urine)
• Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological (urine)
• Sympathetic Nervous System (physiopathology)