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25th European Congress of Endocrinology

Istanbul, Turkey
13 May 2023 - 16 May 2023

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ECE 2023 will be held in Istanbul, Turkey from 13-16 May 2023. Istanbul is known for its rich culture, historical sites and dynamic nightlife, and we are excited to come together in this city, and look forward to meeting old friends, making new ones, and sharing science, collaborations and ideas.

Symposia

Reproductive hormones in sport: When too much is never enough

ea0090s12.2 | Reproductive hormones in sport: When too much is never enough | ECE2023

Doping effects on non-reproductive organs: How the love of muscle can break a heart

Vorona Elena

High doses of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), especially when taken concomitantly with multiple other preparations, can lead to a decrease in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and an increase in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. After long-term, high-dose AAS abuse, atherosclerosis may develop, leading to coronary artery disease, cerebral vascular disease or peripheral artery disease. The degree of atherosclerosis appears to be dependent on the duration o...