Table IV.
Effect of discontinuation of glucocorticoid use on the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
| Factors | Previous glucocorticoid useb | Healthy controlsb | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total testosterone, ng/dl | 489.81±236.22 | 430.40±166.59 | 0.119 |
| Free testosterone, ng/dl | 10.08±6.26 | 9.97±5.49 | 0.926 |
| Sex hormone-binding globulin, nmol/l | 39.37±22.30 | 35.55±27.35 | 0.449 |
| Follicle stimulating hormone, mlU/ml | 3.68±2.31 | 3.98±2.19 | 0.498 |
| Luteinizing hormone, mlU/ml | 5.68±2.97 | 5.88±3.12 | 0.743 |
| Prolactin, ng/ml | 15.13±7.70 | 14.14±8.16 | 0.567 |
| Estradiol, pg/ml | 22.33±10.70 | 16.22±12.66 | 0.022a |
aP<0.05.
bMean ± standard deviation.