Hypogonadism and associated factors among male Leprosy patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Leprosy affects various organs in addition to skin, eyes, and peripheral nerves. Testicular involvement in leprosy patients is common and causes disturbance in endocrine function of the testis and results in hypogonadism. Hypogonadism is frequently undiagnosed and underreported.

Objective

This study aimed to assess hypogonadism and associated factors among leprosy patients at Alert Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study design was used in which consecutive 146 male leprosy patients aged between 18 to 65 years attending outpatient follow-up at leprosy outpatient clinic were included. Data was gathered both from patient charts and through patients' interviews. Androgen deficiency symptoms were assessed by androgen defici

SUBMITTER: Urgie NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11326649 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature