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$Pretitle{Community and Social Problems, Genitourinary System}
$Title{Would Male Hormone Injections Help Regain Vigor and Self Respect?}
$Subject{alcohol sex impotence}
$Volume{Q-23, J-23}
$Log{
Cirrhosis of the Liver*0009701.scf}

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Would Male Hormone Injections Help Regain Vigor and Self Respect?


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QUESTION:  Though my husband was the greatest of men when we met, and through
ten years of marriage, he has been struck by several disappointments in the
past two years.  His only solution has been to take to drinking, and I believe
he now has liver trouble too.  We used to solve a lot of his problems
together, as husband and wife, but he now fails at that as well.  Would
injections of male hormone help him regain his powers and self respect?

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ANSWER:  There are so many aspects to your problem, that I wish we could have
a "set down" to talk, and explore the many reasons that the problem has now
reached the seriousness your letter portrays.  That will have to remain in the
hands of your own family doctor, but I will give you the information that
answers your specific question.  In a recent research project that involved
221 men who suffered from alcohol induced liver disease (cirrhosis) conducted
at the University of Copenhagen, 67% of the men complained of sexual
dysfunction.  Attempts to treat their condition with male hormone
(testosterone) failed to improve their sexual performance.  However, when the
amount of alcohol consumed was reduced, the men reported significant
improvement in their ability to function, which continue to improve, reported
at 6 month, 12 month and 24 month follow-ups.  Its not testosterone that is
the answer to your problem, but attacking the causes of the drinking problem,
and returning your husband to sobriety, health and vigor.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
