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Association of Beta-Thalassaemia and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

Angela VidalCarolin Dhakal
Published in: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology (2022)
Thalassaemic syndromes are among the most common haemoglobinopathies and are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Because of the various treatments, a secondary endocrinopathy due to iron overload-haemosiderosis-can occur, causing hypopituitarism leading to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) and infertility. We present a case of secondary amenorrhoea in a patient with beta-thalassaemia and a history of multiple therapies in her adolescence, such as multiple transfusions, chemotherapy, and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, who presented with HH and premature ovarian insufficiency.
Keyphrases
  • bone marrow
  • replacement therapy
  • stem cell transplantation
  • mesenchymal stem cells
  • depressive symptoms
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • cell therapy
  • stem cells
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • high dose
  • iron deficiency