Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Adrenal neurilemoma (or schwannoma) are vary rare tumors. They usually present as incidental finding in asymptomatic patients, which makes them dificult to diagnose preoperatively.Case report: We present a 60 year old woman with incidentally discovered adrenal mass of 5 cm on the right side. The tumor was detected by ultrasound and then it was confirmed by MSCT scan. We performed careful endocrine workup. Results showed normal levels of uri...

Introduction: Insulin resistance is quite common among obese individuals. Lifestyle interventions like diet interventions and regular physical activity are still important and safe first-line therapy.The aim of this study was to assess the effects of diet and physical activity-induced weight loss on insulin resistance in extremely obese patients.Methods: Forty-four patients (mean age 41.05±10.23 years) were consecutively recru...

Background: Recent studies showed that cortisol autonomy is age and sex dependent and highly associated with higher all-cause mortality in patients with adrenal incidentalomas (AI). Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS) has been recognized as a valuable diagnostic tool in patients with (possible) autonomous cortisol secretion.Objectives: As DHEAS levels are sex and age specific we aimed to evaluate its value as a diagnostic tool in patients with adrena...

Background: Menstrual cycle characteristics are essential indicators of a woman’s reproductive health. The reliability of auto-reported data assesment of menstrual cycle length has been questioned. Objectives: The aim was to evaluate the reliability of auto-reported data on menstrual cycle regularity. Methods: We created an anonymous survey about reproductive health and menstrual cycle characteristics and shared it with women ...

Background: It was shown that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at an increased risk of COVID-19. However, it is not known whether COVID-19 has any effects on reproductive health of PCOS patients.Objectives: Aim of the study was to evaluate possible effects of COVID-19 on reproductive health in patients with PCOS.Methods: An anonymous survey about reproductive health was conducted in PCOS patients and healthy control ...

Background: Reproductive health is an integral part of a women’s general health and is influenced by various endogenous and exogenous factors.Objectives: The aim was to detect the possible effects of COVID-19 on women’s reproductive health.Methods: We created an anonymous survey about reproductive health and shared it with women of reproductive age. Regarding menstrual cycle characteristics all women used the smartphone a...