Endocrine Abstracts

Background and Objectives: With menopausal transition, there is decline in estrogen concentration with potential vasomotor, physical, psychosocial, and sexual health consequences. The loss of muscle mass, strength, and function, known as sarcopenia is common in postmenopausal women. The primary objective of this study is to assess the menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women and its association with sarcopenia.Methods: This study was conducted from Ja...

Background: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a systemic connective tissue disorder characterized by low bone mass and bone fragility leading to low-trauma fractures or fractures in atypical locations. Extraskeletal manifestations may include dental anomalies, blue-gray sclera, hearing loss, joint hypermobility, muscle weakness, cardiovascular and pulmonary complications.Case presentation: A 7year old boy presented with a history of fracture right femur 1 month...