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THE HYPOTHALAMIC–PITUITARY–THYROID AXIS AND THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Endocrine Unit, Evgenidion Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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Increasing evidence suggests that the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis (HPT) and the hypothalamic–pituitary–ovarian axis (HPO) are interrelated and function as a unified system in various pathological conditions. The document reviews the impact of both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on menstrual disturbances and reproductive function. It also explores the physiological aspects of thyroid hormone secretion and its influence on reproductive health, including the effects on puberty and menstrual cycles in women.
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