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

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

Background: 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. Methods: A cross-sectional multicenter survey was conducted on...

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Main Authors: Shung-Tai Ho, Tso-Chou Lin, Chun-Chang Yeh, Kuang-I Cheng, Wei-Zen Sun, Chun-Sung Sung, Yeong-Ray Wen, Yi-Jer Hsieh, Po-Kai Wang, Yen-Chin Liu, Yu-Chuan Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
chronic pain
opioid
gender difference
depression
sex hormone
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/15/7837

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