Hormonal profile and serum zinc levels in uraemic men with gonadal dysfunction undergoing haemodialysis

Abstract Serum gonadal hormones, gonadotrophins and zinc levels were studied in thirteen men aged 29–62 yr with chronic renal failure undergoing haemodialysis. All patients had decreased libido and impotence. Serum testosterone levels in patients (18.5 ±1.3 (sem) nmol/l) were significantly lower ( p p p p