Gender Differences in Depression and Sex Hormones among Patients Receiving Long-Term Opioid Treatment for Chronic Noncancer Pain in Taiwan-A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
15
Date Issued
2021-07-23
Author(s)
Ho, Shung-Tai
Lin, Tso-Chou
Yeh, Chun-Chang
Cheng, Kuang-I
Sung, Chun-Sung
Wen, Yeong-Ray
Hsieh, Yi-Jer
Wang, Po-Kai
Liu, Yen-Chin
Tsai, Yu-Chuan
Abstract
Long-term use of opioids for chronic noncancer pain is associated with sex hormone disturbances. The interferences with sex hormones, sexual function, and depression were investigated in patients with chronic noncancer pain.
Subjects
chronic pain; depression; gender difference; opioid; sex hormone
SDGs
Publisher
MDPI
Type
journal article