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Endocrine Disorders and Reproductive Health in Adults with β-Thalassemia Major at a Thalassemia Treatment Center in Dubai

  • By

  • Rabah Almahmoud

  • Amal Hussein

  • Fatheya Al Khaja

  • Ahmed Farrag Soliman

  • Hany Dewedar

  • Sarah Mathai

  • July 2, 2026

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    The study analyzed 200 adults with β-thalassemia major at the Dubai Thalassemia Center from November 2019 to May 2021.

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    The prevalence of hypogonadism, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and short stature among patients was 23%, 15%, 11%, 9%, and 1.5%, respectively.

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    Females represented 54.5% of the study population, with an average age of menarche at 15 years.

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    The average pre-transfusion hemoglobin level was 9 gm/dL in 81.5% of patients, indicating severe anemia.

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    Endocrinopathies remain a significant concern for β-thalassemia major patients despite improved care and oral chelation therapies.

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Fertility and endocrinopathies among adults with β-thalassemia major treated at Dubai thalassemia center

  • by Rabah Almahmoud, Amal Hussein, Fatheya Al Khaja, Ahmed Farrag Soliman, Hany Dewedar, Sarah Mathai

  • July 2, 2026

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