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Objective To analyze the growth and development status of children with severe β-thalassemia major (β-TM) in Bazhong area and its correlation with hemoglobin concentration (HGB) and serum ferritin (SF) level, and to provide a theoretical basis for the diagnosis and treatment of children with β-TM in Bazhong area. Methods A total of 292 children with β-TM admitted to Bazhong Central Hospital from January 2019 to December 2020 were selected. The Z-score method was used to evaluate the growth and development of the children. According to the growth and development of the children, they were divided into the normal group (normal growth and development, n=163) and delayed group (growth and development delay, n=129). Another 60 healthy children were selected as the control group. The levels of HGB, serum SF, free triiodothyronine (FT3), free tetraiodothyroxine (FT4), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) were compared among the three groups of children, and clinical data such as age, sex and age of onset were collected from the case system. Univariate analysis and logistic regression were used to analyze the independent risk factors of growth and development delay in β-TM children. Pearson correlation was used to analyze the correlation between growth retardation and HGB and serum SF levels in β-TM children. Results The serum SF and TSH levels in the delayed group were significantly higher than those in the normal group and the control group, while the levels of HGB and serum FT4 were significantly lower than those in the normal group and control group (P2000 ng/mL were risk factors for growth retardation in β-TM children (P2000 ng/mL, the height, weight, and HGB and serum SF levels should be monitored regularly.
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Background: One of the most common endocrine disease is hypothyroidism which is usually associated with mental retardation, lack of concentration, motor dysfunction, memory deficits, visual, and hearing impairment. These symptoms suggest the involvement of nervous system, where the processing efficiency and sensory motor association is affected, which can be assessed by reaction time. Aims and Objective: The aim of the study was to compare the auditory reaction time in controls, newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients and in hypothyroid patients after attaining euthyroid status. Materials and Methods: Auditory reaction time was recorded from 35 subjects from general population, who formed the control group and 35 newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients who were selected from OBG and Medicine department, RRMCH, Bangalore. These patients were followed up and reaction time recording was repeated after they attained euthyroid status. Results: Statistically significant increase in ART values was observed in newly diagnosed hypothyroid patients compared to controls. The values were significantly reduced in hypothyroid patients after the treatment on attaining euthyroid status. There was no significant difference in both ART values between controls and hypothyroid patients after the treatment on attaining euthyroid status. Conclusion: The present study showed a significantly prolonged auditory reaction time in hypothyroid patients which improved with treatment. We also demonstrated a positive correlation between ART and thyroid stimulating hormone levels. Hence, we conclude that auditory reaction time tests could be added to the routine thyroid dysfunction tests to know the early recognition of the neuronal involvement, prompt treatment, and assess prognosis of hypothyroid patients.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, GMERS Medical College, Junagadh, Gujarat, India
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To compare the effect and differences sex the influence of hormone levels of perimenopau-sal syndrome patients between manual acupuncture and electroacupuncture (EA).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 50 cases with perimenopausal syndrome were randomly assigned into an manual acupuncture group (27 cases) and an EA group (23 cases), and 1 case dropped in the EA group. The acupoints in the two groups were Guanyuan (CV 4), Zigong (EX-CA 1), Tianshu (ST 25), and Sanyinjiao (SP 6). Acupuncture with 3-time small and even manipulation of lifting, thrusting and twirling was used in the acupuncture group, once 10 min. EA with sparse-dense wave and 10 Hz/50 Hz was applied in the EA group for 30 min. The treatments in the two groups were for continuous 8 weeks (24 times in total), once the other day, 3 times a week. The scores of 24-hour hot flashes even, menopausal rating scale (MRS) and menopause-specific quality of life questionnaire (MENQOL) were recorded before treatment and after 4-week and 8-week treatment, as well as 12 and 24 weeks after treatment. Serum sex hormone levels were tested before and after 8-week treatment as well as 12 weeks after treatment, including serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and estracliol (E).</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Compared with those before treatment, the 24-hour hot flashes even score, MRS and MENQOL scores were significantly lower after 4-week and 8-week treatments, 12 and 24 weeks after treatment (all<0.05). All the above scores after 8-week treatment were lower than those after 4-week treatment (all<0.05); and the scores 12 and 24 weeks after treatment were lower than those after 4-week and 8-week treatments (all<0.05); all the scores after treatment were not significantly different at any time between the two groups (all>0.05). Compared with those before treatment, serum FSH and Eapparently improved in the two groups after 8-week treatment and 12 weeks after treatment (all<0.05). LH levels did not significantly change in the two groups (all>0.05). All the serum sex hormone levels showed no significant difference between the two groups (all>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Both acupuncture and EA can improve perimenopausal symptoms and serum sex hormone. The effects are similar.</p>
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Objective To investigate the clinical therapeutic effect of Xianyimucao capsule on hormone level and menstrual recovery in patients with vaginal bleeding after drug abortion.Methods 102 pregnant women with drug abortion admitted in our hospital from June 2015 to December 2016 were selected and divided into two groups by random number table, the control group was given conventional hemostasis and such symptomatic treatment as anti-infection, the observation group was given Xianyimucao capsule on the basis of control group.The clinical efficacy, the levels of serum hormones and menstrual recovery before and after the treatment of the two groups were compared.Then the safety of two groups were evaluated.Results After 14 days of the treatment, the total effective rate of the observation group was 96.1%, which was significantly higher than 80.4% of the control group (P<0.05).And the serum HCG, P and E2 levels in the two groups after the treatment were significantly lower than those before the treatment (P<0.05);serum hormone levels of the observation group were significantly better than that the control group (P<0.05).Compared with the control group, the menstruation recovery of the observation group was significantly shortened (P<0.05);there was no significant difference of the first menstrual cycle and menstrual volume after the menstruation recovery between the two groups.There was no obvious adverse reaction in the two groups during meditation. Conclusion The application of fresh motherwort capsules in the treatment of vaginal bleeding after drug abortion can stop bleeding rapidly , regulate the body's hormone levels and recover normal menstruation with high safety .
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Objective:To investigate the effect of anastrozole on sex hormone levels and michigan cancer foundation-7 ( MCF-7 ) cell inhibition in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Methods: Totally 80 women with breast cancer were selected. Among them, 40 cases of patients received the routine management and tamoxifen treatment were included into the control group, and another 40 cases of patients received the routine management and anastrozole treatment were included into the observation group. The changes of sex hormone levels, effects and adverse drug reactions of two groups were compared between basetine and three months after treat-ment, meanwhile, the incidence of MCF-7 cell inhibition between two groups. Results:After treatment, the levels of estradiol( ER) , progesterone(PR) and luteotropic hormone(LH) were lower than baselime, however, the level of testosterone was contrary(P <0. 05). Meanwhile, the level of ER, PR and LH in control group were lower than baselime however, the level of testosterone was cont-ray (P<0. 05). The incidence of MCF-7 cell inhibillion between two grugs at time 72 h were higher than the 48 h, the incedence of MCF-7 cell inhibition in observation group were significantly higher than control groups at time 48 h and 72 h (P<0. 05). The rate of total effective in control group(45. 0%) was lower than the observation group(70. 0%)(P>0. 05). There was no significant differente in the micidence of adverse reactions. Conclusion:Anastrozole used for postmenopausal women with breast cancer has significant effi-cacy, high safety and promising inhibitory effect on MCF-7 cell. It can effectively adjust sex hormone level, reduce occurrence and transfer risks of breast cancer.
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Objective:To investigate the effect of anastrozole on sex hormone levels and michigan cancer foundation-7 ( MCF-7 ) cell inhibition in postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Methods: Totally 80 women with breast cancer were selected. Among them, 40 cases of patients received the routine management and tamoxifen treatment were included into the control group, and another 40 cases of patients received the routine management and anastrozole treatment were included into the observation group. The changes of sex hormone levels, effects and adverse drug reactions of two groups were compared between basetine and three months after treat-ment, meanwhile, the incidence of MCF-7 cell inhibition between two groups. Results:After treatment, the levels of estradiol( ER) , progesterone(PR) and luteotropic hormone(LH) were lower than baselime, however, the level of testosterone was contrary(P <0. 05). Meanwhile, the level of ER, PR and LH in control group were lower than baselime however, the level of testosterone was cont-ray (P<0. 05). The incidence of MCF-7 cell inhibillion between two grugs at time 72 h were higher than the 48 h, the incedence of MCF-7 cell inhibition in observation group were significantly higher than control groups at time 48 h and 72 h (P<0. 05). The rate of total effective in control group(45. 0%) was lower than the observation group(70. 0%)(P>0. 05). There was no significant differente in the micidence of adverse reactions. Conclusion:Anastrozole used for postmenopausal women with breast cancer has significant effi-cacy, high safety and promising inhibitory effect on MCF-7 cell. It can effectively adjust sex hormone level, reduce occurrence and transfer risks of breast cancer.
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Objective To investigate the hysteromyoma treated with the gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist(GnRH-a)and the impact on immunologic function.Methods 130 cases selected from the patients with hysteromyoma enrolled from January 2016 to December 2016 in hospital have been randomly divided into two groups.The control group has been treated with mifepristone while the study group GnRH-a.Results The sizes of uterus and myoma of both groups have no significant difference before treatment.After treatment, both of them are significantly improved, and those of the study group is significantly smaller than that of the control group(P<0.05).The levels of serum sex hormone and immunologic function of both groups have no significant difference before treatment.They are both improved after treatment, and the study group is significantly better than the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion Applying GnRH-a therapy to the patients with uterine myoma benefits for improving the therapeutic effect, which can improve the serum sex hormone levels and immunologic function.
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OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of Qigong pills decoction combined with chemical drugs on hormone levels of polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS)patients complicated with infertility. METHODS:A total of 98 PCOS patients complicated with infertility selected from gynaecology department of our hospital during Jul. 2015-Jun. 2016 were divided into observation group and control group according to random number table,with 49 cases in each group. Control group was given Clomiphene ci-trate tablet 50 mg orally,qd,for consecutive 5 d;B-ultrasonography for follicle development was monitored at the 11th day of menstruation,and then they were given Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection 2000 U intramuscularly,qod,if there was not domi-nant follicle >10 mm till the diameter of follicle reached 18 mm. Observation group was additionally given one dose of Qigong pills decoction,every day 400 mL after decocted with water,each 200 mL for morning and night,on the basis of control group. After 3 months of treatment,the levels of FSH,LH,PRL,E2,T,DHEA-S and SHBG,the endometrial thickness,the number of mature follicle and pregnancy rate were compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:Before treatment,there was no statistical signifi-cance in the levels of FSH,LH,PRL,E2,T,DHEA-S or SHBG between 2 groups(P>0.05). 3 months after treatment,the lev-els of PRL,T and DHEA-S in 2 groups were decreased and E2,SHBG were increased significantly;the levels of FSH,PRL,T and DHEA-S in observation group were significantly lower than control group,while the levels of E2 and SHBG were significantly higher than control group,with statistical significance (P<0.05). Endometrial thickness of observation group were significantly higher than that of control group;pregnancy rate (18.37%) was significantly higher than control group (4.08%),with statistical significance (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Qigong pills decoction combined with chemical drugs can help to improve pregnancy rate and regulate serum hormone level in the treatment of PCOS complicated with infertility.
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Objective To study effect of low molecular weight heparin combined with aspirin on hormone level and immune function in treatment of recurrent spontaneous abortion.Methods 118 cases patients with recurrent spontaneous abortion from January 2013 to December 2013 were divided into observation group and control group, control group was given low-dose aspirin therapy, observation group was given low molecular weight heparin combined with low-dose aspirin.hormone levels, immune function, therapy effect were compared between two groups.Result Clinical curative effect:observation group prevent miscarriage success rate 86.44% was significantly higher than control group 55.93%(χ2 =13.387, P0.05).Conclusion Low molecular weight heparin combined with aspirin therapy help to improve recurrent hormone levels and immune function, then improve prevent miscarriage success rate.
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Objective To investigate the effect of plant estrogen on serum hormone levels, NOS and oxidative stress products in patients with uterine fibroids with iron deficiency anemia.Methods 80 cases of hysteromyoma patientswith uterine fibroids with iron deficiency anemia were selected, according to the different medication were randomly divided into experiment group and control group,40 cases in each group.Two groups were treated with anemia correction , mifepristone oral ,and the experiment group were treated on the base of the control group with plant estrogen, 12 weeks for a course.serum sex hormone, NOS, SOD and MDA level were detected.ResuIts Compared with the control group, the indexes of patients in the experimental group were lower(P<0.05), level of serum NOS were higher(P<0.05), level of serum SOD were higher(P<0.05), level of serum MDA were lower ( P<0.05 ) .ConcIusion Plant estrogen can improve the serum levels of serum hormone, NOS and oxidative stress levels of the treatment of uterine fibroids, worthy of clinical promotion.
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Objective To investigate the influence of different hemostatic way on ovarian function in laparoscopic excision of ovarian cysts. Methods 87 cases with unilateral ovarian cysts by laparoscopic excision were chosen from Jun. 2012 to Jun. 2013 in our hospital, and they were divided into the electrocoagulation group (44 cases) and the suture group (43 cases) according to hemostatic way. The electro-coagulation group were given bipolar coagulation while the suture group were given endoscopic hemostasis. The ovarian hormone levels and blood parameters before and after surgery were compared between the two groups. Results There was no statistically significant differenc in parameters of E2,FSH,LH,P before surgery between the two groups (P>0. 05), and there was no statistically significant differenc before and after surgery in the same group (P>0. 05). Compared with the suture group, there were statistically significant difference in terms of pa-rameters of E2,FSH in the electrocoagulation group(P0. 05). It was of no statistically significant difference in ovary sectional area between the two groups after surgery (P>0. 05), but it was of statistically significance in PSV (P<0. 05). Conclusion Compared with electrocoagulation, the laparoscopic excision of ovarian cysts with endoscopic hemostasis had less damage to ovarian, and it could protect the ovarian function.
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Objective To investigate the changes of thyroid hormone in peritoneal dialysis patients and analyse its impact factors, as well as the therapeutic effects of small dose of thyroxine.Methods 150 uremic patients in Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital from December 2013 to December 2014 were selected, 70 cases of uremia non-dialysis patients were divided into group A, while 80 uremia peritoneal dialysis for more than half a year were divided into group B.70 cases healthy examinees during the same period in our hospital were selected as control group ( group C ) . The total triiodothyronine (T3), total thyroxine (T4), free triiodothyronine (FT3), free thyroxine (FT4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), hemoglobin (Hb), serum albumin (ALB), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), serum creatinine (SCr), C reactive protein (CRP) and left ventricular ejection fraction ( LVEF) , subjective global assessment of nutritional act ( SGA) and other indicators were detected in three groups.Patients in group B were divided into two sub-groups according to thyroid hormone levels: B1 group had normal thyroid level while B2 abnormal.And the administration of small dose of thyroid hormone was given to patients in group B2, and the effect of the administration was evaluated by the above indexes.Results The FT3 in group A and B were significantly lower than that in group C (P<0.01).There were significant differences of levels of ALB, CRP, SGA between group B1 and group B2, and the FT3 level in group B was significant correlated with SGA, ALB, LVEF(r=0.815,P<0.001;r=0.780,P<0.001;r=0.953,P<0.001).After treated with small dose of thyroid hormone, FT3 and LVEF were improved while FT4, TSH, ALB, SGA, CRP were not improved in group B2.Conclusion The thyroid hormone level in patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis decreases which is dominated with FT3.The decreased thyroid level is significantly correlated with nutrition ( ALB, SGA) and left ventricular function.The administration of small dose of thyroid hormone can improve the left ventricular systolic function.
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Objective To observe the correlation of mood changes and serum levels of thyroid hormone in patients with diabetes and depression mood before and after intensive insulin therapy. Methods 340 patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) were enrolled, of which 187 cases were given intensive insulin therapy for 3 months and the other 153 cases were treated with oral hypoglycemic. All patients received depression measurement and tests of blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), serum thyroid hormones before and after treatment. The data were analyzed statistically. During the treatment, fasting plasma glucose was controlled in ( 4.4 ～ 6. 1 )mmoL/L and 2-hour postprandial plasma glucose was controlled in (4.4 ～ 8.0) mmol/L. Results Thyroid hormone levels in the diabetic patients with depression mood ( T4 ( 6. 1 ± 1.4 ) μg/dl, T3 ( 0.98 ± 0.26) ng/ml ) were all lower than that in without depression mood ( T4 ( 8.4 ± 1.7 ) μg/dl, T3 ( 1.51 ± 0.29 ) ng/ml ) (P ＜ 0. 01 ), and TSH ( 4.5 ± 1. 1 ) were higher than that in without depression mood ( 1.9 ± 0.9 ) uIU/ml (P ＜ 0.01 ) before insulin treatment. After insulin therapy depression degree( 0.51 ± 0.12) were decreased significantly (0.68 ± 0. 21 )(P＜0.01 ) ,and thyroid hormone levels were significantly increased (T3 (1.38 ± 0. 28 )ng/ml,T4 (7.7 ±1.5 )μg/dl ),and TSH levels were significantly reduced( (2.1 ± 1.2 ) uIU/ml) (P ＜ 0. 01 ) than that before insulin therapy in the patients combined with depression mood. Depression degree was significantly negative correlated with T4 and T3 ( r= - 0.468, - 0.511, P ＜ 0.05 ) and significantly positive correlated with TSH ( r = 0.583, P＜ 0.01 ) before treatment. Decline of depression degree were significantly positive correlated with elevation of T3, T4 levels ( r =0. 395 ,0. 337, P＜0. 05 ) and were significantly negative correlated with decrease of TSH levels( r= -0. 239, P＜0.05 ) after insulin treatment. However, depression degree and thyroid hormone levels did not significantly change before and after in oral antihyperglycemic agents groups. Conclusion Improvement of depression was associated with thyroid hormone levels in type 2 diabetic patients after insulin therapy.
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BACKGROUND: Success of transplantation is critically dependent upon the quality of the donor organ and optimal management. Recently, hormonal replacement therapy has been reported to result in rapid recovery of cardiac function and enable significantly more organs to be transplanted, while some other studies show conflicting results. The aim of this study is to comprehensively evaluate changes in basal circulating hormonal levels of the brain-dead organ donors. METHODS: We reviewed the records of all brain-dead patients between January, 2004, and June, 2007. Hemodynamic variables, plasma hormone levels were recorded at following time points: admission to the ICU (T1, baseline), 30 minutes (min) after first apnea test (T2), 30 min after second apnea test (T3), before operation for harvesting (T4). Hormonal measurements included cortisol, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, triiodothyronine (T(3)), thyroxine, free thyroxine, thyroid-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and testosterone. RESULTS: Nineteen patients were included in this study. Comparisons of hemodynamic parameters and hormonal levels to baseline values revealed no significant changes throughout the study period. When the patients were divided into 2 groups according to the requirement of norepinephrine (either>0.05 or 0.05microgram/kg/min of norepinephrine had T(3) level below the normal range at significantly more time points of measurement (7 vs. 0). CONCLUSION: In this comprehensive assessment of hormonal levels in brain-dead organ donors, we could not observe any significant changes during the ICU stay. Replacement therapy of T(3) may be considered in patients requiring >0.05microgram/kg/min of norepinephrine.
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Humans , Adrenocorticotropic Hormone , Apnea , Growth Hormone , Hemodynamics , Hydrocortisone , Norepinephrine , Plasma , Reference Values , Testosterone , Thyrotropin , Thyroxine , Tissue Donors , Transplants , TriiodothyronineABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to evaluate the effect of isoflavone supplementation on hormone levels, lipid profiles and total antioxidant status in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. METHODS: Total 11 women with polycystic ovary syndrome were supplemented daily with 150mg of isoflavone for 6 months. Blood samples were collected 0, 3, and 6 months after supplement of isoflavone for analysis of LH, FSH, E2, testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG levels, serum lipid profiles, and total antioxidant status (TAS). RESULTS: After 6 months isoflavone supplementation, the hormone levels did not change significantly. Serum lipid profiles did not show any significant change in total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglyceride, lipoprotein(a), and free fatty acid levels. However, there was significant increase in HDLcholesterol (p<0.05) for 3 months. Total antioxidant status was increased significantly after isoflavone supplementation for 6 months (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Isoflavone supplementation showed positive effects on the HDL-cholesterol and total antioxidant status. it is implicated that isoflavone supplementation will may have a effect on cardiovascular disease in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Female , Humans , Cardiovascular Diseases , Cholesterol , Lipoprotein(a) , Plasma , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Testosterone , TriglyceridesABSTRACT
Opioid peptides are implicated in the control of gonadotropin and prolactin secretion. The role of opioid antagonist naloxone and its effects on plasma gonadotropin, prolactin, testosterone levels and testicular hyaluronidase, acid phosphatase, [3H]uridine and thymidine incorporation, RNA, DNA and protein concentrations were evaluated in rats after administration of naloxone beginning day 1 through 21 and autopsied on 45, 60 and 90 days of age. Plasma gonadotropin and testosterone levels were significantly elevated after naloxone treatment. Testicular hyaluronidase and acid phosphatase activity increased till 60 days post treatment and declined thereafter. Concentrations of RNA and protein did not change significantly but the concentration of DNA declined at 45 and 60 days of age. These results suggest that endogenous opioid peptides exert regulatory influence on gonadotropin secretion which in turn control the testicular function in the male rat.