Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Osteoporosis is known chronic complication of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). It is known that areal bone mineral density (aBMD) does not sufficiently reflect bone strength and quality. The trabecular bone score (TBS) provides an indirect measurement of bone microarchitecture, independent of aBMD.Aims and methods: The aim was to assess TBS in IBD patients with regard to disease behavior using in comparison with lumbar spine (LS) BMD. The...

There have been many discussions about testosterone role in inflammation and autoimmunity. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune disease in younger age groups. The aim ouf our study was to evaluate testosterone concentration and it’s influence on disease acitivity and the quality of life.In our cross-sectional study we measured total testosterone levels in males with IBD (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative colitis). Age, BMI, main c...

Introduction: Impaired fertility in women with Crohn’s disease compared to healthy women seems to be a consequence of Crohn’s disease, according to older studies. However, data are not consistent, and it is not clear why could the reduced fertility occur. Influence on ovarian reserve might be one of the answers.Patients: The study group consisted of women with Crohn’s disease. The control group consisted of age and BMI matched healthy wome...