Delayed puberty (DP) defines a retardation of onset/progression of sexual maturation
beyond the expected age from either a lack/delay of the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis …

For many decades, the prevailing paradigm in endocrinology was that testosterone and 5α-
dihydrotestosterone are the only potent androgens in the context of human physiology. The …

The role of endocrine disruptors (EDs) in the human prostate gland is an overlooked issue
even though the prostate is essential for male fertility. From experimental models, it is known …

Abstract Bioactive 11-oxygenated C 19 adrenal-derived steroids (11-oxy C 19) are
potentially relevant in diverse endocrine and metabolic contexts. We report the development …

Recent studies have highlighted the potential role of 11oxygenated (keto or hydroxy)
androgens in human reproductive function with 11keto androgens circulating at …

Background Testosterone is an important anabolic hormone responsible for maintaining
body composition and muscle mass and circulates mostly albumin‐bound, or sex hormone …

Purpose To investigate predictors of testicular response and non-reproductive outcomes
(height, body proportions) after gonadotropin-induced puberty in congenital …

Background The connection between testicular ultrasound (US) parameters and testicular
function, including both spermato‐and steroidogenesis has been largely suggested, but …

When investigating endocrine disorders, it is essential to assess a comprehensive
quantitative profile of sex (pro) hormones in plasma including conjugates. Thus, the present …

Abstract Atrazine (ATZ, C8H14ClN5) is a widely used synthetic herbicide that contaminates
drinking water. It is a known endocrine disruptor that disrupts various molecular pathways …