About Two-Thirds Of Men Who Chronically Use Opioids May Have Low Testosterone Levels,

“About two-thirds of men who chronically use opioids have low testosterone levels,” researchers concluded “based on a literature search of more than 50 randomized and observational studies that examined endocrine function in patients on chronic opioid therapy.” The findings were presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting and published online in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. https://www.mdedge.com/endocrinology/article/201403/mens-health/chronic-opioid-use-linked-low-testosterone-levels