Nature clinical practice. Endocrinology & metabolism

The thyroid gland and gonadal axes interact continuously before and during pregnancy. Hypothyroidism influences ovarian function by decreasing levels of sex-hormone-binding globulin and increasing the secretion of prolactin. In women of rep…

This article reviews the clinical uses of agonists and antagonists of luteinizing-hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH), also known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone. In particular, the state of the art treatment of breast, ovarian and prostate …