Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases (E00-E90).
- Acromegaly (Giant Growth)
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes)
- Lipid metabolism disorders such as hypercholesterolemia or hypertriglyceridemia.
- Hyperprolactinemia (elevated serum prolactin levels).
- Hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism)
- Hypogonadism – gonadal hypofunction (here: ovaries; ovaries) with resulting androgen deficiency (lack of male sex hormone).
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland).
- Addison’s disease (primary adrenocortical insufficiency).
- Graves’ disease – form of hyperthyroidism caused by autoimmune disease.
- Cushing’s disease – group of diseases that lead to hypercortisolism (hypercortisolism; excess of cortisol).
- Perimenopause – transitional period between premenopause and postmenopause; varying lengths of years before menopause – about five years – and after menopause (1-2 years).
Cardiovascular system (I00-I99).
- Arterial occlusive disease (AVD) or peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD): progressive narrowing or occlusion of the arteries supplying the arms/ (more commonly) legs, usually due to atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis, hardening of the arteries).
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Liver, gallbladder and bile ducts – pancreas (pancreas) (K70-K77; K80-K87)
- Liver dysfunction, unspecified
Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99).
- Anorexia nervosa (anorexia nervosa)
- Alcohol consumption, chronic
- Contact disorders
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Neurological diseases, unspecified
- Psychiatric disorders such as anxiety disorders or depression
- Psychological conflicts
- Sexual inclinations deviating from the norm
Factors influencing health status and leading to health care utilization.
- Stress
Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99)
- Renal dysfunction, unspecified
- Ovarian insufficiency – hormonal hypofunction of the female gonads (ovaries) with resulting androgen deficiency (lack of male sex hormone, for example, circa 3-5 years postmenopausal (after the last menstrual period).
Laboratory diagnoses – laboratory parameters that are considered independent risk factors.
- Testosterone
Operations
Medication
- Anti-androgen-acting drugs (e.g. cyproterone).
- Antidepressants – drugs such as paroxetine, which are used for depression.
- Antipsychotics (neuroleptics) – drugs used for psychiatric disorders such as psychosis such as risperidone.
Other possible differential diagnoses
- Declining interest in sexuality
- Partnership problems
