The effects of acute gonadal suppression on sexual function and behavior
were studied in eight normal men. Administration of a newly developed,
potent gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist induced azoospermia and
reduced levels of serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone, and
follicle-stimulating hormone. These effects coincided with a reduction in
outward-directed aggression in all men. Self-reported measures of anxiety
and sexual desire revealed less consistent change over time. Measures of
anger control, inward-directed anger, and affective state were
unaffected.
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