Abstract |
Menstrual cycles of 30 patients with juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (JSLE) were compared with 30 age-matched controls. The mean age of patients with JSLE and controls was similar (17.4 +/- 3.2 vs 17.06 +/- 2.08 years, P = 0.66). The mean menarche age was higher in JSLE than controls (13.13 +/- 1.4 vs 11.56 +/- 1.5 years, P = 0.0008). On the contrary, the mean maternal menarche age was similar in both groups (P = 0.62). Menstrual abnormalities and longer length cycles were more frequently observed in JSLE than controls (63% vs 10%, P = 0.0001; 23% vs 0%, P = 0.0105, respectively). The median of follicle stimulating hormone was significantly higher in patients with JSLE compared with controls (4.6 vs 3.4 IU/L, P = 0.0207), and the median of progesterone was lower (32.5 vs 70 ng/mL, P = 0.0033). The median of luteinizing hormone was lower in patients with JSLE with menstrual abnormalities versus normal cycles (2.9 vs 5.5 IU/L, P = 0.019) and both had a high percentage of decreased progesterone levels (63% vs 73%, P = 0.70). Our findings support the notion that menstrual disturbances are frequent and may be associated with pituitary dysfunction leading to a decreased progesterone production. We also reported that in spite of premature ovarian failure being a rare event in JSLE the follicular reserve seems to be low regardless of intravenous cyclophosphamide treatment.
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Authors | P B Medeiros, M V Febrônio, E Bonfá, E F Borba, A D Takiuti, C A A Silva |
Journal | Lupus
(Lupus)
Vol. 18
Issue 1
Pg. 38-43
(Jan 2009)
ISSN: 0961-2033 [Print] England |
PMID | 19074167
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Immunosuppressive Agents
- Progesterone
- Cyclophosphamide
- Luteinizing Hormone
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Brazil
(epidemiology)
- Case-Control Studies
- Child
- Cyclophosphamide
(therapeutic use)
- Female
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
(blood)
- Humans
- Immunosuppressive Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
(physiopathology)
- Luteinizing Hormone
(blood)
- Menarche
(physiology)
- Menstrual Cycle
(metabolism)
- Pituitary Diseases
(etiology, physiopathology)
- Progesterone
(blood)
- Young Adult
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