Abstract

192 patients with acromegaly were examined. Their reproductive disorders were found to be a result of the suppressed synthesis of gonadotropin hormones due to the tumor compression of the adenohypophysis, due to blocking effect of hyperprolactinemia on the gonadotropic function or as a result of the direct impact of insulin-like growth factor-I stimulating hyperplastic processes in target organs, such as ovaries, the glandular epithelium of the breast and myometrium. The structure of reproductive disorders in patients with acromegaly includes menstrual disturbances, infertility, early menopause and hyperplastic processes. Close management of the reproductive system, early detection of neoplasia and correction of the existing disorders are highly required during therapy for acromegaly.

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