Endocrinology and metabolism (Seoul, Korea)

BACKGRUOUND: Clinical characteristics and follow-up outcomes were examined in Korean patients with lipoid congenital adrenal hyperplasia (LCAH) enrolled in the Multicenter Networks for Ideal Outcomes of Pediatric Rare Endocrine and Metaboli…

BACKGRUOUND: Recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone (rhFSH) is commonly used to treat female infertility, but its short half-life necessitates multiple doses. Even corifollitropin alfa, with an extended half-life, requires supplemen…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder in reproductive-aged women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, oligo/anovulation, and polycystic ovarian morphology. Combined oral contraceptives (COCs), along with lifestyle m…

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist has been used in the treatment of a wide variety of sex-hormone-related diseases, as the administration of GnRH agonist can alter the secretion of gonadotropin and sex hormones. Recently, we fou…