| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | Verschiedenes
Long-term Opioid Use in Men Linked to Hypogonadism
Long-term Opioid Use in Men Linked to Hypogonadism
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland ― Long-term opioid use in men is linked to a significantly increased risk for hypogonadism, new research suggests.
Findings from a retrospective case-control study show that men who used long-acting opioids on a long-term basis had close to a 1.5-fold increased risk of developing the condition. Moreover, for every increase in 100 maximum morphine equivalent daily dose (MEDD), there was a 44% increase in risk. (Medscape Medical News, USA, 09.03.2020)