Infertility is defined as the inability of couples to have a baby after one year of regular
unprotected intercourse, affecting 10 to 15% of couples. According to the latest WHO …

Mitochondria play a key role in both health and disease. Their function is not limited to
energy production but serves multiple mechanisms varying from iron and calcium …

The hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis is of relevance in many processes related to the
development, maturation and ageing of the male. Through this axis, a cascade of …

Insulin resistance is documented in clamp studies in 75% of women with polycystic ovary
syndrome (PCOS). Although it is not included in the diagnostic criteria of PCOS, there is a …

Reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress are closely associated with various
pathologies such as neurodegenerative diseases, ageing and male infertility. Hence …

It is well known that adipokines are endocrine factors that are mainly secreted by white
adipose tissue. Their central role in energy metabolism is currently accepted. More recently …

In recent decades, the worldwide prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically and is
currently estimated to be around 20%. Obesity is linked to an increased risk of comorbidities …

Obesity, defined as excessive accumulation of fat in adipose tissue, is a metabolic disorder
resulting from behavioral, environmental and heritable causes. Obesity increases the risks of …

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4. Dr. Gregory Kaltsas MD FRCP (Lon) is a Professor in General Medicine and
Endocrinology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He was …