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. 2013 Jan;5(1):5–16.

Table 2. The effects of opioids on numbers of hormones .

Hormone Effect Symptom

Testosterone

Decrease

Decreased libido, energy, erectile dysfunction
Estrogen Decrease Sexual dysfunction
Reduced bone mineral density and osteoporosis
Cortisol Decrease Hormonal alteration
LH Decrease Decreased androgen level
Hypomenorrhea
Amenorrhea
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Decrease Decreased androgen level
Hormones levels