Abstract

Objectives: The aim of the investigation was to study the hormonal status (sex hormones: estradiol (E2), progesterone (P), testosterone (T); non-sex gonadotropic hormones-luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)) of women with benign and malignant tumors of uterine body in the reproductive, menopause and postmenopause periods. Also the distribution features of the blood ABO system phenotype groups and their link to the development of uterine body tumors have been studied. Methods: The determination of hormones was made by the enzyme analysis method (ELAIZA), provided by the proper ELAIZA kits. For the study of blood ABO system antigens, internationally recognized immunoserology methods were used. Results: Investigations revealed the increased level of E2 and T on the background of the reduced P in the blood of the women with uterine tumors in the reproductive, menopause and post-menopause period. As for gonadotropic hormones, the decreased levels of LH and FSH have also been detected. From the ABO system phenotype groups A(II) group had the highest frequency between the women with malignant uterine tumor in the reproductive age. O (I) phenotype group was the most frequent in case of menopause and post-menopause women with uterine malignant tumors. Conclusions: Hormonal imbalance creates good conditions for the proliferation of uterine tissues and hence causes the development of benign and malignant uterine tumors. The imbalance of the sex steroid and gonadotropic hormones in the blood of post-menopause women indicates on the genotoxic mechanism of cancer development on the background of age-related changes. A(II) group had the highest frequency between the reproductive age women with uterine malignant tumor, while O (I) group was the most frequent in case of menopause and post-menopause patients.

Highlights

  • The uterus is known to be the most sensitive organ towards hormones [1] [2]

  • Blood samples from the women with malignant tumors of uterine body were tested for investigation the ABO system antigens

  • The purpose of the study was to determine the hormonal status of reproductive, menopause and post-menopause age women with benign and malignant tumors of uterine body

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Introduction

The uterus is known to be the most sensitive organ towards hormones [1] [2]. The effect of steroids on endometrial cells must be mentioned, since they regulate the normal functioning of female reproductive system [2]. Excess of estrogen (steroid hormone) induces the hyperplastic processes in uterine tissue and promotes formation of malignant or benign tumors of uterine body (mainly of myometrium and endometrium) [2]-[4]. As androgens are precursors of estrogens, their importance must be mentioned. Increased secretion of androgens induces enhanced estrogenic stimulation of the uterus [5]. Must be pointed out the influence of steroid hormones on synthesis and secretion of other hormones (gonadotropins) too [6]

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