Hormone replacement therapy in morphine-induced hypogonadic male chronic pain patients

• Main Authors: Ravaioli Laura (Author), Paci Valentina (Author), Mameli Sergio (Author), Sindaco Gianfranco (Author), Suman Annalisa (Author), Carlucci Maria (Author), Ceccarelli Ilaria (Author), Aloisi Anna (Author), Passavanti Giandomenico (Author), Bachiocco Valeria (Author), Pari Gilberto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In male patients suffering from chronic pain, opioid administration induces severe hypogonadism, leading to impaired physical and psychological conditions such as fatigue, anaemia and depression. Hormone replacement therapy is rarely...