Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine pathology in premenopausal women and it is a complex syndrome affecting various systems. Numerous studies have been made about how the PCOS effects on bone metabolism, but currently there is no clear information. Wnt pathway plays important role in the regulation of bone metabolism. The sclerostin(Scl) and Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) inhibit this pathway and they has recently become a therapeutic target of osteo...

Introduction: Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) due to 11 beta-hydroxylase deficiency (11βOHD) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. It results defects in adrenal cortisol and aldosterone synthesis. Early diagnosis and initiation of treatment in male patients are essential in order to prevent serious complications. We report a male patient with CAH who developed complications because of late diagnosisCase Report: 44-year-old male patien...

Aim: Diabetes and prediabetes become prevalent day by day, likewise their complications are also as important as they are. Lipid profile is also evaluated for cardiovascular diseases which are the major complications of diabetes and prediabetes. Non-HDL cholesterol has begun to be taken as one of the treatment goals, especially in diabetics, with respect to the recent dyslipidemia guidelines. The aim of this study is to compare non-HDL values in women with normal or impaired g...

Introduction and Aim: Thyroid dysfunction is the most common autoimmune endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Autoimmune thyroid disease is related to menstrual irregularities, anovulation and infertility. Thyroid dysfunction is thought to disrupt follicular growth and maturation. Autoimmunity may have a negative effect on fertility, independent of age. The relation between TSH (Thyroid Stimulant Hormone), thyroid antibodies and AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) is a top...