Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women. In recent years revised diagnostic criteria for PCOS in adolescent females were disseminated. These new criteria notably encompass the specification of irregular menstrual cycles and hyperandrogenism, with the exclusion of polycystic ovarian morphology. In our study, we aimed to verify whether the clinical presentation of adolescent patients meeting the new criteria is associate...

Introduction: Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a decreased bone strength, as a result of increased bone porosity and impaired mineralization. According to the mechanostat theory, loads generated by the muscle mass and muscle strength, stimulate bone reconstruction.Aim of the study: In our study, we investigated whether muscle strength and mass exert a significant effect on bone mineral density in young adult women. We also tested whether sclero...