Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences in endocrinology

ea0049ep1163 | Male Reproduction | ECE2017

Gonadal profile in men with early-onset androgenetic alopecia: does a male PCOS-equivalent syndrome exist?

Cannarella Rossella , Condorelli Rosita A , Vignera Sandro La , Mongioi Laura M , Vicari Enzo S , Micali Giuseppe , Calogero Aldo E

Importance: Early-onset androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has been suggested as a phenotypic sign of the male polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)-equivalent since men with this feature have a PCOS-like hormonal pattern. No study has evaluated the gonadal function of these men.Objective: To study the gonadal function of men with early-onset AGA and to identify suggestive criteria of male PCOS-equivalent.Design: This case-control study was co...

ea0067o48 | Oral Presentations | EYES2019

Real-world management of male idiopathic infertility in indication for FSH treatment: a multicenter, longitudinal, observational cohort study (open registry)

De Vincentis Sara , Rago Rocco , Dal Lago Alessandro , Lombardo Francesco , Pallotti Francesco , Cargnelutti Francesco , Pivonello Rosario , Mazzella Marco , De Angelis Cristina , Rampini Mariarita , Alfano Patrizia , Balercia Giancarlo , Salvio Gianmaria , Cutini Melissa , Elisabetta Coccia Maria , Badolato Laura , Orlandi Giulia , Calogero Aldo E. , Condorelli Rosita A. , Mongioi Laura M. , Allegra Adolfo , Marino Angelo , Iannantuoni Nicola , Zullo Clelia , Capuozzo Caterina , Simoni Manuela , Santi Daniele

Objective: The management of male idiopathic infertility is challenging. The Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) note 74 regulates the empirical administration of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), although its application in clinical practice remain conflicting. The aim was to explore the management of male idiopathic infertility and to assess the actual use of FSH.Methods: A multicenter longitudinal prospective observational study (open-registry), involvi...