Effect of Diabetes mellitus Type 2 on Pituitary Gland Hormones (FSH, LH) in Men and Women in Iraq

Authors

  • Zyad Hussein Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Mustansiriya University.
  • Jawad Al-Qaisi Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Al-Mustansiriya University.

Keywords:

diabetes mellitus, HbA1c, LH, FSH

Abstract

The objective of this cross sectional study was to assess the effect of diabetes mellitus (DM) type2 on pituitary gland hormones (FSH and LH) in both men and women. This study comprised a total of (108) subjects out of which (50) were normal and the rest (58) were diabetic since more than 5 years. Fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, LH and FSH were measured in blood samples. The results obtained indicated a significant reduction of serum LH, FSH in women with DM comparison to non diabetics and a significant reduction of serum LH and FSH in men with DM comparison to non diabetics. Conclusion: the data from this study show reduction in serum FSH and LH of diabetic patients of both sex compared to healthy individuals.

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Published

2012-09-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2012): September

Section

Articles

How to Cite

[1]
“Effect of Diabetes mellitus Type 2 on Pituitary Gland Hormones (FSH, LH) in Men and Women in Iraq”, ANJS, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 75–79, Sep. 2012, Accessed: May 02, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://anjs.edu.iq/index.php/anjs/article/view/802