Histologically proven hepatic steatosis associates with lower testosterone levels in men with obesity

Histologically proven hepatic steatosis associates with lower testosterone levels in men with obesity

Men with obesity often present with low testosterone (T) and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels. Several mechanisms for this have been proposed, but as SHBG is secreted by hepatocytes and sex steroids undergo hepatic metabolization, this study investigates whether severity and histological c...

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Main Authors: Frederique Van de Velde, Marlies Bekaert, Anne Hoorens, Anja Geerts, Guy T'Sjoen, Tom Fiers, Jean-Marc Kaufman, Yves Van Nieuwenhove, Bruno Lapauw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Andrology
Subjects:
male hypogonadism; nonalcoholic fatty liver disease; obesity; sex steroids; steatosis; testosterone
Online Access:http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2020;volume=22;issue=3;spage=252;epage=257;aulast=Van

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