Testosterone and Its Bioactive Components Are Associated with Libido and the Metabolic Syndrome in Men

• DOI: 10.4236/asm.2017.72008
• Publication Date: 2017-05-03T03:18:44Z
• Authors: H. Alidu; N. Amidu; W. K. B. A. Owiredu; C. K. Gyasi-Sarpong; A. T. Bawah; P. P. M. Dapare; E. B. Agyemang Pr...
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 16. Peace & justice; 3. Good health

Background: Some evidence has shown that the prevalence of hypoactive sexual desire and erectile dysfunction (ED) is associated with testosterone levels whilst higher have been reported to increase frequency intercourse. Available points towards an etiologic role for hypogonadism in causation diabetes, metabolic syndrome (Mets) (SD) even though exact pathophysiological linkage yet be fully elucidated. This study therefore sought evaluate impact as well its bioactive components on both MetS SD. Method: Diabetic men engaged a stable heterosexual relationship at least 2 years were recruited this study. Participants 18 provided informed signed consent partake Fasting blood samples taken from participants biochemical hormonal assay. The then evaluated using Golombok Rust Inventory Sexual Satisfaction males (GRISS-M). Metabolic was assessed NCEP-ATP III, IDF WHO criteria. All data analyses performed SPSS software, version 11.0 systat, Inc. Germany GraphPad Prism, 5.0, San Diego California, USA. Results: mean total, free bioavailable SHBG recorded among 7.10 ± 1.23 ng/ml, 0.10 0.01 7.01 1.41 ng/ml 4.33 1.12 nmol/l respectively. Subjects showed significantly lower comparison subjects without MetS. raised triglyceride when compared participant triglycerides. problems avoidance infrequency activity or problems. +SD/+MetS group lowest levels. Conclusion: Testosterone are male libido syndrome. Low true determinants men.