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ea0073aep617 | Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2021

The prevalence of NAFLD in menopause: A systematic review

Ntikoudi Anastasia , Vlachou Eugenia , Evangelou Eleni , Kanakis George , Tsartsalis Athanasios N. , Vaitsi Violetta , Komninos John , Mastorakos George

IntroductionThe prevalence of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) varies according to age, gender and nationality. In the general population, the incidence is about 15–25%. Liver disease increases with age and its prevalence is higher in menopausal women suggesting that steroid sex hormone metabolism may play a role in the pathogenesis of NAFLD.AimThe purpose of this systematic review was to invest...