Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
Article Title
Naltrexone Does Not Affect Adrenal Steroidogenesis in Women with Hirsutism/Oligomenorrhea
Abstract
We studied the effects of the oral opiate receptor antagonist naltrexone on basal and ACTH-stimulated adrenal steroid levels in six women with hirsutism/oligomenorrhea and preexisting elevation of serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate. One of the six patients met the criteria for partial 3-β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase deficiency. No statistical differences were detected in steroid levels or ratios before and after 14 days of 50 mg/day of naltrexone. Thus, we find no support for the hypothesis that opioid peptides acting through opiate receptors (predominantly μ subtype) modulate the abnormal adrenal androgen secretion seen in these women with hirsutism/oligomenorrhea.
Recommended Citation
Jackson, Jeffrey A.; Wincek, Thomas J.; and Pliego, Jose F.
(1987)
"Naltrexone Does Not Affect Adrenal Steroidogenesis in Women with Hirsutism/Oligomenorrhea,"
Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal
: Vol. 35
:
No.
4
, 194-197.
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