Open AccessAndrogenic status of males with systemic lupus erythematosus
Author(s) -
Stahl Neil I.,
Decker John L.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780210609
Subject(s) - medicine , luteinizing hormone , testosterone (patch) , endocrinology , hormone , androgen , systemic disease , systemic lupus erythematosus , sex hormone binding globulin , lupus erythematosus , follicle stimulating hormone , disease , immunology , antibody
The female predominance among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and the protective effects of androgens in the murine lupus model prompted us to assess the androgenic status of 12 men with the disease. Save for minor abnormalities explained by treatment or renal insufficiency, normal serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle stimulating hormone levels were found. Hypogonadism or androgen deficiency was not evident.