Endocrine Abstracts

HbA1c, which is correlated with 3-month mean glycaemia, is usually measured every 3–6 months. Effects of variations of treatment are routinely assessed through HbA1c not earlier than 3 months. Glycated albumin (GA) has been proposed as an indicator of shorter-term (2-week) glucose control Aim of the present pilot study was to explore the possibility of predicting 3-month HbA1c by measuring HbA1c or GA at 15–30 days. Twenty-seven metformin-treated patients with type 2...

Objective: To verify whether, in a large sample of male subjects seeking medical care for sexual dysfunction (SD), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) might represent a reliable marker of testosterone bioactivity, even downstream to its receptor binding.Design: Cross-sectional study.Methods: A consecutive series of 3156 patients attending our Unit for SD studied. Among them, only subjects without history of prostate disease and with PS...

Introduction: Although several studies have demonstrated that MetS is associated with a twofold increase in the risk of cardiovascular (CV) diseases, this risk does not appear to be greater than the sum of risks associated with each of its individual components. To determine the association of men with ED and individual components of MetS and their subsequent relationship to cardiovascular (CV) risk, and, more specifically whether the sum of the MetS components is greater than...

Introduction: We previously reported that in subjects consulting for sexual dysfunction lower PRL plasma levels were associated with worse lipid and glycemic profile, as well as with a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and arteriogenic erectile dysfunction (ED). To assess possible associations between PRL levels and incident major cardiovascular events (MACE) in subjects with ED.Methods: This is an observational prospective cohort study evaluating ...

Introduction: Obesity is an independent cardiovascular (CV) risk factor. Testosterone (T) is inversely related to body mass index (BMI) in males. There is substantial evidence suggesting that low T could play a role as a moderator of CV mortality in men, and so this study is designed to assess the possible interaction between T and obesity in predicting major cardiovascular events (MACE) in a sample of subjects with erectile dysfunction.Methods: This is ...

Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) and mood depression are often associated and both are correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study is to explore biological and clinical correlates of depressive symptomatology in a sample of men consulting for sexual dysfunction and to verify possible associations between depressive symptoms and incidence of major cardiovascular events (MACE).Methods: A ...

Introduction: The relationship between alcohol consumption and erectile function is still not completely clarified. Aims of the present study are to explore a number of biological and clinical correlates of alcohol consumption in a sample of men consulting for sexual dysfunction, and to verify possible associations with the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs).Methods: A consecutive series of 1956 (mean age 55±11.9 years old) att...

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is often associated with male hypogonadism. The role of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in T2DM has not been completely clarified. To systematically analyse the relationship between androgen levels and T2DM by reviewing and meta-analyzing available prospective and cross-sectional studies. In addition, a specific meta-analysis on the metabolic effects of TRT in available randomised clinical trials (RCTs) was also performed.</...

Introduction: Few randomised clinical studies have evaluated the impact of diet and physical activity on testosterone levels in obese men with conflicting results. Conversely, studies on bariatric surgery in men generally showed an increase in testosterone levels. The aim of the present study is to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of available trials on the effect of body weight loss on sex hormones levels.Methods: An extensive Medline searc...

Introduction: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is often associated with male hypogonadism. The role of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in MetS has not been completely clarified.To systematically analyse the relationship between androgen levels and MetS we performed a review and meta-analyses of available prospective and cross-sectional studies. A specific meta-analysis on the metabolic effects of TRT in available randomised clinical trials (RCTs) was als...