Publications by authors named "G Sartorius"
Introduction: Chronic low-grade inflammation might contribute to hyperandrogenemia and metabolic complications in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The proinflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1 stimulates androgen production from ovarian cells, whereas blockade of the IL-1 pathway improves cardiometabolic health. We aimed to investigate whether blocking the IL-1 pathway ameliorates hyperandrogenemia in patients with PCOS.
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- The study looked at how testosterone levels change in healthy older men over three months.
- It used a special test called LCMS to measure testosterone and other hormones with high accuracy.
- The results showed that testosterone levels are pretty stable, except for a rise when fasting, and identified key hormones that are important for understanding male aging.
[When to Stop Contraception - Reasons and Consequences of Delaying Parenthood].
Praxis (Bern 1994)
March 2023
When to Stop Contraception - Reasons and Consequences of Delaying Parenthood Women are delaying motherhood for many reasons. However, knowledge on age-related decline of fertility is limited. Many patients and even physicians are not aware that female fertility starts to diminish significantly after the age of thirty-two years, and success rates of in vitro treatment are overestimated in the general population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContraception and Sexual Health Reliable contraceptive methods allow a free development of sexuality without fear of unwanted pregnancies. They have contributed significantly to a more self-determined sexuality of both women and men at reproductive age. Hormonal contraceptives, which are available in different compositions and application forms, are highly effective, but are nevertheless used less and less for fear of physical and psychological side effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: As fertility may be impaired due to gonadotoxic cancer treatment, fertility preservation should be offered to young cancer patients. Despite affirmative guidelines, sperm cryopreservation rates are still unsatisfying.
Objective: To examine how male cancer patients experience the current practice of counseling regarding fertility preservation and the needs they have for additional online support tools.