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November 1976 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This study found that adults with sickle cell anemia exhibited androgen deficiency due to primary testicular failure, and there was a significant correlation between erythrocyte zinc levels and serum testosterone.
January 2013 in “Journal of Endocrinology and Diabetes Mellitus” This study found that men with Cushing syndrome often experience significant hypogonadism, with 65% reporting reduced libido and erectile dysfunction, indicating a need for screening in those with gynecomastia or hypogonadism.
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December 2019 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” This study found that high prepubertal and pubertal androgen levels, originating from both adrenal and gonadal secretion, were negatively associated with adult height outcomes in males with Silver-Russell syndrome.
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September 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This review highlights that obesity is linked to various hormonal imbalances beyond diabetes, prompting attention to related endocrine disorders in obese patients, including their prevalence, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations.
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April 2013 in “Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care” This review discusses the prevalence and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in women, particularly noting gaps in understanding its presence in adolescents, and reports no new clinical findings.