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ea0081p594 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2022

Circulating levels of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) and sexual function in fertile women with type 1 diabetes

Maio Antonietta , Tomasuolo Maria , Porcellini Chiara , Sarnataro Annalisa , Pernice Vlenia , Castellano Laura , Caruso Paola , Esposito Katherine

Introduction: Female sexual dysfunctions (FSD) are complex conditions characterized by impairment of the female sexual cycle. Higher prevalence of FSD has been found in women with diabetes, as compared with matched healthy controls. Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are circulating mononuclear cells participating in the neo-angiogenesis. There is evidence that circulating levels of EPCs are reduced in diabetic patients compared with age-matched subjects. The relationship bet...