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Ovarian Function in Female Patients with Multibacillary Leprosy

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : International Leprosy Association

Source : International Journal of Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases

Url : https://doi.org/10.1489/1544-581x(2003)071<0101:ofifpw>2.0.co;2

Campus : Faridabad

School : School of Medicine

Department : Dermatology

Year : 2003

Abstract : Eighty six adult female patients with multibacillary leprosy were included to study the sex hormone profile LH, FSH, and prolactin, as well as their gynecological events like menstrual function and fertility status. A third of the patients gave a history of irregularity of periods. The mean levels of LH and FSH were significantly higher in patients with multibacilary leprosy vis-à-vis the controls. Of the 24 married women with irregularity of periods, 12 (50%) were infertile. Seven of these patients had elevated levels of FSH and LH, almost reaching castration levels.

Cite this Research Publication : Khanna Neena, A. C. Ammini, Manjula Singh, Ravindra Kumar Pandhi, Ovarian Function in Female Patients with Multibacillary Leprosy, International Journal of Leprosy and Other Mycobacterial Diseases, International Leprosy Association, 2003, https://doi.org/10.1489/1544-581x(2003)071<0101:ofifpw>2.0.co;2

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