Abstract:Introduction:
Patients with thalassemia major are liable to have complications from blood transfusion and iron excess despite using iron-chelating agents. It is common to have endocrine complications in these patients. Hypogonadism is one of the most common complications in thalassemic patients. Early detection and treatment are essential to restore puberty and prevent complications from hypogonadism.
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