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ea0041ep721 | Male Reproduction | ECE2016

Is testosterone deficiency a real problem of male IBD patients?

Kollerova Jana , Hlavaty Tibor , Krajcovicova Anna , Leskova Zuzana , Koller Tomas , Payer Juraj

There have been many discussions about testosterone role in inflammation and autoimmunity. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic autoimmune disease in younger age groups. The aim ouf our study was to evaluate testosterone concentration and it’s influence on disease acitivity and the quality of life.In our cross-sectional study we measured total testosterone levels in males with IBD (Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative colitis). Age, BMI, main c...