@article{ref1,
title="Sexual and hypothalamic dysfunction in the postconcussional syndrome",
journal="Acta neurologica Scandinavica",
year="1981",
author="Kosteljanetz, M. and Jensen, T. S. and Nørgård, B. and Lunde, I. and Jensen, P. B. and Johnsen, S. G.",
volume="63",
number="3",
pages="169-180",
abstract="Nineteen males with a well-developed postconcussional syndrome were studied by CT-scan, by psychometric testing and by endocrinological evaluation including a variety of laboratory tests and an assessment of sexual function, 68% had cerebral atrophy on CT-scan and 79% were intellectually impaired, 37% to a severe degree. Sexual dysfunction (reduced libido and/or erective dysfunction) related to the head injury occurred in 58%, and severe intellectual impairment was significantly more frequent in this group. Increased plasma concentration of follicle stimulating hormone was observed in 37%, suggesting a reduced spermiogenesis. The possibility of a primary hypothalamic disorder causing reduced spermiogenesis is raised. Otherwise no radiological or laboratory evidence of major hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction was demonstrated. The high frequency of cerebral atrophy and intellectual deterioration in postconcussional syndrome suggests organic brain dysfunction, but not causal relationship was established.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0001-6314",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}