Journal article
Testosterone suppression in opioid users: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Whether used for pain management or recreation, opioids have a number of adverse effects including hormonal imbalances. These imbalances have been reported to primarily involve testosterone and affect both males and females to the point of interfering with successful treatment and recovery. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the extent that opioids affect testosterone levels in both men and women, which …
Authors
Bawor M; Bami H; Dennis BB; Plater C; Worster A; Varenbut M; Daiter J; Marsh DC; Steiner M; Anglin R
Journal
Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Vol. 149, , pp. 1–9
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2015.01.038
ISSN
0376-8716