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 |