Profen and Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is reported as a side effect among people who take Profen (ibuprofen), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, also take Testosterone, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism when taking Profen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 239,319 people who have side effects when taking Profen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Profen?

Profen has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 245,311 Profen users. Check the latest studies of Profen.

What is Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (reduction or absence of hormone secretion or other physiological activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries) due to a problem with the pituitary gland or hypothalamus) is found to be associated with 47 drugs and 180 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

On Jul, 05, 2026

239,319 people reported to have side effects when taking Profen.
Among them, 15 people (0.01%) have Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.

Could Profen cause Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism?

Among these 15 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism when taking Profen? *

female: 15.38 %
male: 84.62 %

What is the age of people who have Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism when taking Profen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Profen? *

Acetaminophen: 13 people, 86.67%
Piroxicam: 13 people, 86.67%
Folic Acid: 13 people, 86.67%
Oxycodone Hydrochloride: 13 people, 86.67%
Ondansetron: 13 people, 86.67%
Atropine: 13 people, 86.67%
Testosterone: 13 people, 86.67%
Oxycodone: 12 people, 80.00%
Cosentyx: 12 people, 80.00%
Diprosone: 12 people, 80.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism? *

Joint Pain: 15 people, 100.00%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 13 people, 86.67%
Renal Impairment (severely reduced kidney function): 13 people, 86.67%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 13 people, 86.67%
Plantar Fasciitis (painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia): 13 people, 86.67%
Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas): 13 people, 86.67%
Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 13 people, 86.67%
Haematochezia (passage of stools containing blood): 13 people, 86.67%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 13 people, 86.67%
Inflammatory Pain: 12 people, 80.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 9 people, 60.00%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 13.33%
Sleep Disorder: 2 people, 13.33%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 2 people, 13.33%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 13.33%
Lung Abscess (pus in lungs): 2 people, 13.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 13.33%
Burning Sensation: 2 people, 13.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism:

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (47 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism:

Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (180 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .
Moslim MA, Sodeman TC, Nawras AT, "A Case of Suggested Ibuprofen-Induced Acute Pancreatitis", American journal of therapeutics, 2016 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen (the active ingredients of Profen) and Profen (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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