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June 2, 2026Case Reports in Psychiatry0 citationsOpen Access

Testosterone-Lowering Medication for Intellectual Disabilities and Sexual Behaviour Issues

Use of Testosterone‐Lowering Medication in Patients With Intellectual Disabilities and Problematic Sexual Behaviour: A Case Series

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JBJacob Rong BentsenTKTorbjørn Lien KjærMBMagnus Roland Balleby

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Overview

Case series shows testosterone-lowering medication reduces problematic sexual behavior in males with intellectual disability, indicating a need for oversight.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the use and effects of testosterone-lowering medication (TLM) in patients with intellectual disabilities exhibiting problematic sexual behavior.
  • Nationwide survey conducted to identify patients with intellectual disability prescribed TLM.
  • Five male patients were included from specialized outpatient clinics.
  • Monitoring and access to treatment were assessed regionally.
  • Four out of five patients experienced reduced problematic sexual behavior during treatment.
  • Three patients relapsed after TLM was discontinued.
  • Adverse effects included osteoporosis, hypertension, depression, and suppressed sexual development.

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Bentsen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1e732830b38c64201b6509https://doi.org/10.1155/crps/6191292
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