Table 3 Prevalence of pubertal disorders and menstrual abnormalities in thalassemic patients
From: Metabolic and endocrinologic complications in beta-thalassemia major: a multicenter study in Tehran
Disorder | Prevalence (%) |
|---|---|
Impaired puberty | Â |
   females | 72.6 |
   males | 80.8 |
Primary amenorrhea | 32.8 |
Irregular menstrual cycle | 43 |
Hypogonadism | Â |
   females | 12.2 |
   males | 22.9 |
Short stature | 39.3 |