Testosterone is a key hormone in the pathology of metabolic diseases such as obesity. Low
testosterone levels are associated with increased fat mass (particularly central adiposity) …

The hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis is of relevance in many processes related to the
development, maturation and ageing of the male. Through this axis, a cascade of …

Background Vitamin D has been well-known for its function in maintaining calcium and
phosphorus homeostasis and promoting bone mineralization. There is some evidence that …

Hyperinsulinemia secondary to a poorly characterized disorder of insulin action is a feature
of the polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO). However, controversy exists as to whether insulin …

Background: Men and women differ substantially in regard to degrees of insulin resistance,
body composition, and energy balance. Adipose tissue distribution, in particular the …

Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is produced and secreted by the liver into the
bloodstream where it binds sex steroids and regulates their bioavailability. Traditionally …

Male hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome that results from failure to produce physiological
concentrations of testosterone, normal amounts of sperm, or both. Hypogonadism may arise …

With increasing modernization and urbanization of Asia, much of the future focus of the
obesity epidemic will be in the Asian region. Low testosterone levels are frequently …

Increased life expectancy combined with the aging baby boomer generation has resulted in
an unprecedented global expansion of the elderly population. The growing population of …

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