methadone, seems not to suppress plasma testosterone in heroin-addicted men. Effect of methadone on plasma testosterone, FSH, LH, and prolactin. P
Average testosterone level in men receiving methadone treatment was significantly lower than controls. No effect of opioids including methadone on testosterone
Methadone can suppress testosterone production in the body, leading to low testosterone levels. This hormonal imbalance can result in
Research shows that methadone leads to dose-dependent damage to testosterone production (ie, the higher the dose of methadone the lower the
In methadone patients, testosterone level was significantly associated with methadone dose in men only. We recommend that testosterone levels be checked in men prior and during methadone and other opioid therapy, in order to detect and treat testosterone deficiency associated with opioids and lead to successful methadone treatment outcomes.
Some studies have raised concerns about methadone and testosterone, suggesting that methadone may suppress testosterone levels in some men.
Some studies have raised concerns about methadone and testosterone, suggesting that methadone may suppress testosterone levels in some men.
Opioid agonist therapies, including methadone and suboxone, can also suppress testosterone. In these cases, experts say testosterone replacement
Testosterone Levels in Men Receiving Methadone Maintenance In our multivariable regression, methadone dose was associated with lower serum testosterone
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