Indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are exogenous substances that interfere with hormonal pathways, leading to a broad spectrum of adverse health outcomes across the life course. This white paper by the Endocrine Society of India consolid…

IntroductionLimited data exist on the genetic profile of Familial primary hyperparathyroidism (FPHPT) in the Indian population. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of targeted gene mutations in high-risk patients with PHPT.…

Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is the most frequent treatment offered to gender-incongruent individuals, which reduces dysphoria. The goal of therapy among gender-incongruent individuals seeking gender affirmation as male is to cha…

BackgroundIt is estimated that in women at reproductive age, the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is about 5-21%. In PCOS cases with ovulation dysfunction, assisted reproductive techniques (ART) are useful for infertility treatment.…

Background and Objectives: fertilization (IVF) in these patients indicate that endometrial dysfunction may be another important factor contributing to infertility. Vitamin D acting through nuclear receptors induces the expression of various…

IntroductionGonadotropin releasing hormone analogues (GnRHa) are commonly used to treat central precocious puberty (CPP). Generally, they are well-tolerated; however adverse reactions have been reported. Local adverse events occur in 10-15%…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the potential link between serum LH concentrations on the day of oocyte triggering and pregnancy outcome during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.Materials and methodsIn this retrospective cross-sectional study, data …

IntroductionDifferentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) is the most common pathological type of thyroid carcinoma, which includes papillary and follicular subtypes. DTC is usually indolent, characterized by good prognosis, and long-term survival…

ContextIn India, Vitamin D deficiency is a major public health problem, associated with lack of sunlight exposure in spite of abundant sunshine usually accompanied by reduced dietary intake. In women of reproductive age, Vitamin D deficienc…

Aims and objectivesThe aim was to study the prevalence of hypothyroidism in infertile women and evaluation of response of treatment for hypothyroidism on infertility.Materials and methodsA total of 95 infertile women were investigated for t…

OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of octreotide therapy on endometriotic lesions in a patient with coexisting endometriosis and acromegaly. INTERVENTION PATIENT: A 34-year-old female was diagnosed with acromegaly and coexisting endometriosis. …

PremiseHealthcare professionals need updated information about what is the range of "normal" variation of menstrual cycle features to support young girls and their parents in managing reproductive health, and to detect diseases early.Materi…

Steroid cell tumors of the ovaries are rare sex-hormone secreting tumors which are usually benign and unilateral. One previous study has estimated the tumors to be bilateral in 6% of patients. We report a case of post menopausal virilizatio…

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists are derived from native GnRH by amino acid substitution which yields the agonist resistant to degradation and increases its half-life. The hypogonadotropic hypogonadal state produced by GnRH ag…