Low Prolactin Bad For Males?

[blob69]

Any ideas about what's going on here?

"We previously reported that in male patients consulting for sexual dysfunction, low prolactin (PRL) levels were associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), arteriogenic erectile dysfunction, and incident major cardiovascular events."

"In line with these data, low PRL was associated with a lower level of physical activity and feeling unhealthier."

"Low PRL is related to several metabolic, psychological, and sexual unhealthy characteristics in European men."

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24345293

 

[NathanK]

I cant read the full text but I wonder if there was a structural issue to explain the low PRL. Prolactin is closely correlated to estrogen and estrogen plays a role in male libido, which is why zero estrogen can be as bad as too high. Its just very abnormal to see either PRL or estrogen to be depressed to near nonexistent levels.

 

[blob69]

Thanks NathanK, I wonder that as well.

Does anyone else want to comment on this? Anyone have access to the full study?

 

[Giraffe]

Does anyone else want to comment on this? Anyone have access to the full study?

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