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Title: Avolition in a patient with hypogonadism
Author(s): Verhoeven, W.M.A. ; Tuinier, S.; Egger, J.I.M. ; Erp, C.A. van; Tuerlings, J.H.A.M.
Publication year: 2009
Source: The European Journal of Psychiatry, vol. 22, iss. 4, (2009), pp. 195-199
Number of Pages: 5 p.
ISSN: 0213-6163
Publication type: Article / Letter to editor

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Subject: Experimental Psychopathology and Treatment
Organization: SW OZ BSI KLP
FSW_Fac. algemeen
Journal title:
The European Journal of Psychiatry
Volume: vol. 22
Issue: iss. 4
Page start: p. 195
Page end: p. 199
Abstract:
Background and Objectives: Testosterone deficiency has been implicated in the etiology of depression although there is an ongoing debate on the nature of this association. There is a paucity of data about the psychological impact of hypogonadism in genetic disorders associated with testosterone deficiency. Methods: A 57-year-old male is described who was referred for treatment resistant depression. His history showed infertility and lowered testosterone. A selective literature review is given to clarify the patient's clinical condition. Results: Cytogenetic analysis demonstrated a Robertsonian translocation between chromosomes 13 and 14 that accounted for his infertility. The psychopathological picture did not meet the criteria for a major depressive disorder but was characterized by symptoms of apathy or avolition. These symptoms were most probably aggravated by previous long lasting treatment with antidepressants. Conclusions: Testosterone deficiency may be related to motivational deficits that should not be misunderstood for depressive illness. Apathy is probably an underestimated side effect of antidepressants.

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