Treatment of sexual dysfunction induced by hyperprolactinemia accompanied by reduced luteinizing hormone levels: A case report
Abstract
Key clinical message: Sexual dysfunction induced by hyperprolactinemia accompanied by reduced luteinizing hormone (LH) is common in anrology clinics. A low dose of bromocriptine is helpful for restoring penile erectile function and libido in patients.
Abstract: Sexual dysfunction is closely related to hormonal disorders, of which prolactin (PRL) and luteinizing hormone (LH) disorders are common. How to treat sexual dysfunction induced by hyperprolactinemia accompanied by reduced LH levels is worth discussing. In this study, we aimed to present the case of a 35-year-old male patient with sexual dysfunction. The treatment process and physical and laboratory examination results were recorded. Before treatment, the PRL and LH levels in this patient were 31.27 ng/mL and 1.62 mIU/mL, respectively. The International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) score was initially 14 points. After regular treatment with low doses of bromocriptine and tadalafil, the hormonal disorder was corrected (PRL: 11.16 ng/mL and LH: 2.28 mIU/mL) and sexual function was recovered (IIEF-5: 23 points). This case report suggested a sufficient exposure to low-dose bromocriptine for such patients. Conversely, the exogenous supplementation of human chorionic gonadotropin may not be appropriate.
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