Clomiphene for hypogonadism complicated by polycythemia. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Francisco, Roshirl; Jaroudi, Sarah; Murtaza Ali, Mariam; Frost, Jill; Chemitiganti, Rama; Peiris, Alan N.
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 32:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 77
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Clomiphene -- male hypogonadism -- secondary polycythemia -- testosterone replacement; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2018.1526570
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract: Male hypogonadism is associated with poor sexual function. Testosterone therapy via the intramuscular route is the preferred treatment but is associated with secondary polycythemia. We report a patient in whom clomiphene citrate improved hypogonadal symptoms and restored normal free testosterone levels. Clomiphene is inexpensive and can be given orally in secondary hypogonadism. Clomiphene citrate is a promising alternative in patients who develop secondary polycythemia with testosterone.