Endocrine Abstracts

Metabolic syndrome-associated hypogonadism is an important problem in men and is thought to occur by complex pathogenetic pathways. 26 men with metabolic syndrome-related hypogonadism, 26 men with metabolic syndrome with normal testosterone levels, and 26 healthy men were included in this study to examine the factors that may affect these pathogenetic pathways. Plasma nesfatin-1, kisspeptin, 5 alpha reductase-1 and aromatase levels and plasma 5 alpha reductase-1 and aromatase ...