Newswise — ENDO 07 Embargo Policy In general, all abstracts are embargoed until the date and time of their presentation. For Press Briefings the embargo lifts at the date and time of the briefing.
WHAT: Press events scheduled for Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at ENDO 07, The Endocrine Society's 89th annual meeting at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Following brief presentations by participating investigators, questions will be fielded from members of the press. All events will be webcast: http://www.webcastcanada.ca/endo.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 Androgens and Women: The Latest Research, 10:00 " 11:00 a.m. EDT"¢ Diabetes drugs often prescribed to women with the common hormone disorder polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may not reduce excessive hair growth on their face and body. Insulin Sensitizers in Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials presented by Dr. Brian Swiglo."¢ Excessive facial and body hair in women is reduced by androgen-lowering drugs. However, the medications, often called anti-androgens, do not appear to be effective in every woman. Antiandrogens in Hirsutism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis presented by Dr. Brian Swiglo."¢ Low testosterone linked to anxiety and depression in anorexia nervosa in women. In a study of women with anorexia nervosa, the lower their testosterone levels, the more likely the women were to have severe anxiety and depression. This was true even in women also being treated with anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications. They were also more likely to have more severe thoughts and behaviors associated with eating disorders. Androgen Deficiency: Association with Increased Anxiety and Depression Symptom Severity in Anorexia Nervosa presented by Dr. Karen Miller."¢ Low testosterone associated with low bone density in anorexia nervosa. Women with the eating disorder anorexia nervosa generally have lower than normal testosterone levels. Women with the lowest levels generally had the thinnest bones and the least muscle mass. Less than 15 percent of women with anorexia nervosa have normal bone density. Androgens in Women with Anorexia Nervosa and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea presented by Dr. Karen Miller.
WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario News Room: 206E (North): Phone (416) 585-3624; Fax: (416) 585-3629
Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest, and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of over 14,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 80 countries. Together, these members represent all basic, applied, and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Md. To learn more about the Society, and the field of endocrinology, visit our web site at http://www.endo-society.org.
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