Paedophilia and hyperprolactinaemia

Br J Psychiatry. 1989 Dec:155:847-8. doi: 10.1192/bjp.155.6.847.

Abstract

The case of a man presenting with paedophilia who has found to be hyperprolactinaemic is described. There is possibly a link between paedophilia and endocrine disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bromocriptine / administration & dosage
  • Erectile Dysfunction / psychology
  • Humans
  • Hyperprolactinemia / blood
  • Hyperprolactinemia / psychology*
  • Libido / physiology
  • Male
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / blood
  • Neurocognitive Disorders / psychology*
  • Paraphilic Disorders / psychology*
  • Pedophilia / blood
  • Pedophilia / psychology*
  • Prolactin / blood

Substances

  • Bromocriptine
  • Prolactin