Ghrelin and leptin levels in relation to puberty and reproductive function in patients with beta-thalassemia

Ghollam-Reza Moshtaghi-Kashanian, Fakhrolmulok Razavi

Download PDF

OBJECTIVE: Recently published animal studies indicate that leptin and ghrelin play a role in puberty initiation and progress as well as in reproduction. The aim of our study was to evaluate the relation of these two hormones to the pubertal maturity and fertility status in patients with β-thalassemia …