Vol. 24 (6) 2003 Neuro endocrinology letters

Pituitary-gonadal function in men with obstructive sleep apnea. The effect of continuous positive airways pressure treatment.

OBJECTIVES: Decreased libido and a decline in morning serum testosterone levels were reported in men with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Our study aimed to evaluate the pituitary-gonadal axis in middle age men with OSA before and after treatment with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

MATERIAL AND METHODS:<.....