Endocrine Abstracts

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with an increased risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) has been used to screen for PIH and preeclampsia in normotensive type 1 diabetic women. To date, there are no data regarding ABPM in women with GDM. The aim of the study was to establish blood pressure (BP) profiles for pregnant with GDM, using ABPM and determine whether a BP pattern can define a population at risk for de...

Objectives: To assess baseline differences on lipid profile in individuals with gender identity disorder (male to female, M2F and female to male, F2M) in relation to prior cross-sex hormone treatment (CHT) or not, and changes in the lipid profile after 24 months of treatment and follow-up in our unit.Methods: Transversal study by revision of medical records of 235 patients visited for first time in our service from 2006 to 2010. Clinical and analytical r...

Introduction: Previous studies indicate a high prevalence of HIV infection in the transgender population and associate it with sexual risk behavior, psychiatrical and socio-economic problems. Anyway, few data are available regarding other factors. We assessed the prevalence of HIV and other associated characteristics in a transgender population of Catalonia.Methods: Cross-sectional study including 234 transsexuals that started follow-up in a reference ce...