Erectile dysfunction in patients with hyperprolactinemia

Relevance. In males with sexual disorders hyperprolactinemia is determined in 0,4-11% of cases, and in some studies achieves 20%, due to which assessment of the prolactin level in blood is an important part of erectile dysfunction diagnostics. Objective. To study frequency of occurrence and general clinical presentation of hyperprolactinemia in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Materials and methods. We have examined a big group of patients with ED of different etiology. Hyperprolactinemia was detected in 69 (9%) patients of general group. Retrospectively in these patients with hyperprolactinemia clinical presentation was dominantly of an endocrine character. Decrease or absence of libido in 58 (84%), gynecomastia - 12 (17,4%), galactorrhea - 2 (2,9%), a rare beard growth were observed in 4 (5,8%) patients. Prolactin level in blood serum was in range 360 - 8000 mU/l (average 1200 mU/l, normal values