Men with hypersexual disorder may have higher levels of oxytocin in their blood than men without the disorder, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Hypersexual disorder involves excessive, persistent sexual behaviors related to various mood states, with an impulsivity component and experienced loss of control....
Unbiased Condition: Why Some Men Appear to Have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
It is believed that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can impact up to 10% of women but according to new genetic research presented in March at ENDO 2021, it can manifest in men as well. Endocrine News talks to the lead researcher, Jia Zhu, MD, about this somewhat surprising revelation as well as how this study...No Liver Toxicity Seen in TRT Study Data Presented at ENDO 2021
The testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) testosterone undecanoate oral capsules shows no evidence of liver toxicity, according to data from a two-year, multi-center study presented at ENDO 2021. Marketed under the brand name JATENZO® by Clarus Therapeutics, Inc., this oral softgel has been commercially available since February 2020 after a March 2019 approval by the U.S....
ENDO 2021 Preview: Steroid Abuse Impacts Testicular Function
Illegal use of anabolic steroids not only has dangerous side effects during use but also can harm men’s testicular function years after they stop abusing steroids, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Anabolic steroids are synthetic forms of testosterone, and their abuse is prevalent among athletes worldwide. Some...
Tip of the Iceberg? Advances in Fertility Preservation and Restoration
At ENDO 2021, the first time the Endocrine Society’s annual conference will be presented virtually, attendees can tune into the live session “Ice Ice Baby: Fertility Preservation and Restoration” to learn about the scientific advances that are enabling young cancer survivors to have genetic children. Endocrine News talks to Mary B. Zelinski, PhD, and Ina...
In transgender men, what are the consequences of gender-affirming hormonal therapy on fertility? Led by Molly B. Moravek, MD, MPH, a team of researchers from the Center for Reproductive Medicine, in Ann Arbor, Mich., set out to answer that question as well as summarize the current literature on the topic of transgender men desiring reproduction...
Insulin Sensitivity Improves with Testosterone Therapy in Men with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypogonadism
About a third of men with type 2 diabetes (T2D) also have hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH). This comorbidity makes that subgroup more insulin resistant, with increased adiposity and less lean mass, according to research published recently in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. A team led by Paresh Dandona, BSc, MB, BS, DPhil, FRCP, of...
As men age, testosterone levels decrease, but current guidelines recommend testing in symptomatic men only, and there has been a lack of consensus about what point that decrease becomes a deficiency. Healthy aging men have been presumed to have higher serum testosterone levels than their counterparts with obesity, smoking history, or associated comorbidities, but large-scale...
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