Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women at
reproductive age. However, the underlying pathogenic mechanisms have not been …

Androgen excess is often associated with obesity states, at any age of life, because of
changes in the pattern of secretion or metabolism of androgens and in their actions at the …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder characterized by endocrine,
reproductive, and metabolic abnormalities. Despite PCOS being the most common …

Background Features of metabolic syndrome such as abdominal obesity, insulin resistance,
hypertension and dyslipidemia are commonly encountered in polycystic ovary syndrome …

Introduction Extensive research underlines the critical functions of androgens in females.
Nevertheless, the precise mechanisms of their action are poorly understood. Here, we …

Androgens have a complex role in the regulation of insulin sensitivity in the pathogenesis of
type 2 diabetes. In male subjects, a reduction in androgens increases the risk for insulin …

Obesity is associated with hypothalamic–pituitary–testicular axis dysregulation in males.
Here, we summarize recent evidence derived from clinical trials and studies in preclinical …

Introduction Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is characterized by raised intracranial
pressure that triggers disabling headaches and can cause permanent visual loss. There is …

Background Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex reproductive endocrine
disorder. And metabolic syndrome (MS) is an important bridge for PCOS patients to develop …

Background Sex hormones have been suggested to play a role in colorectal cancer (CRC),
but their influence on early initiation of CRC remains unknown. Methods We retrospectively …