The initiation and maintenance of reproductive capacity in humans is dependent on pulsatile
secretion of the hypothalamic hormone GnRH. Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism …

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

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major health issue worldwide, being
frequently associated with obesity, unbalanced dietary regimens, and reduced physical …

Introduction Excess visceral fat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular
disease and is influenced by sex hormones. Our aim was to investigate changes in visceral …

Abstract Introduction The International Consultation for Sexual Medicine met in Lisbon in
2018 to review updated recommendations regarding testosterone deficiency (TD) and its …

Background Type 2 diabetes is a risk factor for testosterone deficiency and impaired sex
steroid status. Some studies also investigated the association of testosterone level with …

Testosterone deficiency is common in men with cardiovascular disease (CVD), and
randomized placebo-controlled trials (RCTs) have reported beneficial effects of testosterone …

METHODS: Changes in BMI, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP),
glucose, homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), and lipid values …

Androgens are a class of steroid hormones primarily associated with male sexual
development and physiology, but exert pleiotropic effects in either sex. They have a crucial …

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a common manifestation of metabolic
syndrome. In addition to lifestyle, endocrine hormones play a role in the dysregulation of …