- Abstract:
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Menstrual irregularity is common in women with acromegaly, occurring in 40-84%. Although it has been attributed to gonadotropin deficiency and/or PRL excess, it has not been evaluated in detail, and its pathogenesis is not well understood. To explore the various possible pathogenic mechanisms, we have analyzed the clinical, endocrinological, and radiological characteristics of 47 women with active acromegaly within the reproductive age range (15-41 yr) with respect to their menstrual pattern;...
Expand abstract - Publication status:
- Published
- Journal:
- The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
- Volume:
- 84
- Issue:
- 8
- Pages:
- 2731-2735
- Publication date:
- 1999-08-05
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1945-7197
- ISSN:
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0021-972X
- URN:
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uuid:e9eb8314-ec7e-48f2-921b-a3e28db60c36
- Source identifiers:
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138229
- Local pid:
- pubs:138229
- Copyright date:
- 1999
Journal article
Menstrual irregularity in women with acromegaly.
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