Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Although the pathogenic mechanism is not completely understood, pharmacological treatments could negatively affect seminal parameters. The analysis of inflammatory (i.e. cytokines) and oxidative stress parameters represent a new tools to investigate the causes of idiopathic male infertility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of medications on oxidative stress, inflammatory parameters and semen characteristics in male with idiopathic infertility.</p...

IntroductionAdrenal insufficiency is a clinical condition that leads to depletion of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids and androgens. While in men adrenal androgen deficiency is not clinically significant for testicular testosterone synthesis, in women so far androgen treatment is suggested for the reduction of libido and depression. However, no data is currently available on female sexual function.Primary endpoints<p class="...

AimThe aim of this study was to evaluate: a) the prevalence of a previously unknown endocrine / metabolic dysfunction, namely hypogonadism, thyroid dysfunction, hyperprolactinemia, and diabetes or prediabetes, in a population of patients affected by Erectile Dysfunction (ED); b) the differences in ED severity according to the presence/absence of specific endocrine / metabolic dysfunctions.Material and Methods...