Paedophilia and Hyperprolactinaemia

Harrison, Paul J.; Strangeway, Philip; McCann, Jacinta; Catalán, José

doi:10.1192/bjp.155.6.847

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“…Somewhat in line with these results, Harrison, Strangeway, McCann, and Catalan (1989) reported the case of a patient with hyperprolactineaemia (prolactin levels measured in the patient 2398 mU/l-normal serum levels range between 0-450 mU/l) and non-exclusive pedophilia (DSM-III-R). Treatment with bromocriptine not only normalized the patient's serum prolactin level but diminished deviant sexual thought patterns.…”

Section: Identifying and Treating Sex Offenderssupporting

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Sexual Deviancy: Diagnostic and Neurobiological Considerations

Saleh¹,

Berlin²

2003

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

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Individuals who engage in sexual offenses may be afflicted with a paraphilic disorder or sexual deviation syndrome. Paraphilias are psychiatric disorders characterized by deviant and culturally non-sanctioned sexual fantasies, thoughts, and/or behaviors. A proportion of these individuals may also suffer from symptoms of mental illness that can go unrecognized. Although the etiology and pathophysiology of paraphilic disorders continue to be under investigation, data from empirical, biomedical, and psychopharmacological studies suggest abnormalities at a biological level. This article will discuss and review clinical and neurobiological characteristics of the paraphilias. To this end, we will begin with a general exploration and overview of basic principles that are germane to the subject matter and will conclude with an examination of the most recent relevant research findings.

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Sexual Deviancy: Diagnostic and Neurobiological Considerations

Saleh¹,

Berlin²

2003

Journal of Child Sexual Abuse

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“…In 1989, hyperprolactinemia was reported in child molesters as an example that pedophilia may represent an endocrine disorder, 54 confirmed 3 years later in 1992. 55 …”

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Review of Medical Reports on Pedophilia

Hughes

2007

Clin Pediatr (Phila)

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The present report is a review of all 554 papers published on Medline on pedophilia. The first discussion is the history of the disorder from ancient Greece to the present time, especially the influence of the liberal country of the Netherlands, the North American Man-Boy Love Association, and the sexual crisis in the Catholic Church. One important question is the relationship between homosexual pedophilia and adult homosexuality. Evidence for and against this relationship is presented. Next discussed are the characteristics of the victim and the long lasting serious effects of sexual abuse. Laboratory correlations are included, especially phallometric tests in order to objectively measure the physical responses to sexual stimuli. Electrophysiological and radiographic tests are also mentioned, including electroencephalography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography scans. An important section is the characterization of pedophiles with emphasis on their frequent previous sexual abuse, their past, their present, and their anticipated future. The final topic is treatment of this disorder with surgery, medication, behavioral therapy and the combination of medication and behavioral therapy.

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“…Published data on prolactin levels in pedophilic populations has produced contradictory findings. One case report has noted hyperprolactinemia in a case of pedophilia (Harrison, Strangeway, McCann, & Catalan, 1989), while other studies have indicated prolactin levels to be lower in pedophiles than in normal controls (Maes, van West, De Vos, Westenberg, Van Hunsel, Hendriks, Cosyns, & Scharpk, 2001). Lang , Flor-Henry, and Frenzel (1990) examined elevated prolactin levels in a sample of child molesters and found some differences between offense subtypes.…”

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Elevated Prolactin Levels among Adult Male Sex Offenders

Studer

Aylwin

2006

Psychol Rep

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A sample of 528 successive admissions to the Phoenix Program, a voluntary inpatient treatment program for sex offenders, was studied in regards to serum prolactin levels. Serum prolactins were obtained as part of a battery of endocrine tests. A substantial number of patients had prolactin levels above the normal range, i.e., 21.0 microg/L. In this sample, fully 10.0% of the men showed elevated prolactin levels (the maximum being 41.0 microg/L), compared with an expected 2.5% according to laboratory norms. None of these individuals had clinical manifestations of prolactinoma. The significance of this increased rate of hyperprolactinemia in this sample of sexual offenders is unclear. There was a negative correlation with age and no correlation with other endocrine tests.

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Paedophilia and Hyperprolactinaemia

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.

Cited by 7 publications

References 12 publications

Sexual Deviancy: Diagnostic and Neurobiological Considerations

Sexual Deviancy: Diagnostic and Neurobiological Considerations

Review of Medical Reports on Pedophilia

Elevated Prolactin Levels among Adult Male Sex Offenders

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