ea0081p191 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2022
Giovanelli Luca
, Cangiano Biagio
, Colombo Stefano
, Persani Luca
, Quinton Richard
, Bonomi Marco
, Chiodini Iacopo
Background: Recent data suggest a direct effect of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) on the skeletal metabolism. Particularly, it can encourage bone resorption and also inhibit osteoblast differentiation. High FSH levels have been found to correlate with impaired bone health in females, whilst evidence in males remains somewhat poor and conflicting. Intriguingly, men with primary and central hypogonadism might represent a novel study model in this context.<p class="abstex...