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Long-term Gonadotropin Administration to Restore Gonadal Function in Male Thalassemics

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A considerable number of patients with β-thalassemia major reach the pubertal age today; regular development of sexual characteristics and a normal reproductive life are important goals for these patients [1]. Absence of pubertal development is seen in 40% of male thalassemics; abnorml sexual maturation is present in 79% [2].

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  2. M. R. Rivolta
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  1. Department of Cellular Biology, University of Calabria, 87030, Arcavacata di Rende (CS), Italy

    Sebastiano Andò (Head of Endocrine Physiopathology Unit) (Head of Endocrine Physiopathology Unit)

  2. C.N.R. Cosenza, Via Fratelli Cervi No.1, 87100, Cosenza, Italy

    Carlo Brancati (Head of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology Institute) (Head of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology Institute)

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Fadini, R., Rivolta, M.R., Monguzzi, W., Lanzi, E., Mignini-Renzini, M., Boneschi, A.L. (1995). Long-term Gonadotropin Administration to Restore Gonadal Function in Male Thalassemics. In: Andò, S., Brancati, C. (eds) Endocrine Disorders in Thalassemia. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2183-9_24

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