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ea0035p780 | Obesity | ECE2014

Adiposity changes show primacy over the effect of insulin sensitivity changes on androgen profile in obese men integrating short-term weight loss programs

Gama Filipa , Espirito-Santo Raquel , Silva-Nunes Jose , Sabino Teresa , Santos Cristina C , Agapito Ana

Introduction: Several studies point towards lower testosterone levels (TL) in patients with obesity and/or insulin resistance (IR).Aim: To analyze the influence of anthropometric parameters and IR on TL in obese men and weight-dependent changes after a short-term weight loss program.Methods: Data were collected from a group of male patients, aged 18 to 65, when they attended a first obesity appointment and at reassessment 6 months ...