Impact of morphine dependency and detoxification by methadone on male's rat reproductive system.

One of the problems that addicts suffer from is decreased libido. Erectile dysfunction has been reported in men using opioids for treatment of heroin addiction.The study was performed to investigate the effects of morphine and detoxification with methadone as causes of sexual dysfunction in addiction.A total of 40 adult male rats (Wistar) were used. Animals were divided in to 4 groups. Control groups received saline for 30 days. Other 2 groups...