Gynecologic and andrologic dermatology and the metabolic syndrome
The relationship of sex hormones to obesity and inflammation has been extensively studied. Research on endogenous and exogenous sex steroids, including studies on animal models of metabolic syndrome (MetS), has indicated that sex hormones are involved in metabolic pathways relevant to MetS. Lower testosterone levels in men and higher levels in women increase risks of MetS and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Lower levels of sex hormone –binding globulin increase risks of MetS and T2DM in both sexes.
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Maria Magdalena Roth, Nicholas Leader, George Kroumpouzos Source Type: research
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