Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCO) is the most common endocrinopathy in adult women, and is emerging as a common cause of menstrual disturbance in the adolescent population. Insulin resistance, which is considered one of its underlying causes, has increased substantially in the past decade, putting more adolescent girls at risk for PCOS and its complications. Anti – Mullerian hormone (AMH) is secreted by the granulose...

There is evidence that vitamin D has a variety of effects on immune system function, which may enhance innate immunity and inhibit the development of autoimmunity. It suppresses T-cell proliferation, and inhibits secretion of pro-inflammatory Th1- and Th2-related Cytokines. In Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO), a diffuse infiltration of lymphocytes is seen in the orbital adipose tissues and extracellular muscles. Th1 and 2 appear to play a role GO.Aim: To...