research Lesson of the week: Haemochromatosis as an endocrine cause of subfertility
This report emphasizes the importance of considering haemochromatosis and conducting iron studies when investigating infertility due to endocrine causes.
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research Iron Screening in Alopecia Areata Patients May Catch Hereditary Hemochromatosis Early
This article suggests that alopecia areata may be an early skin manifestation of hereditary hemochromatosis in individuals predisposed to autoimmunity, recommending iron status evaluation during AA diagnosis; it reports no new clinical results.
research S3507 GI Bleed Leading to Discovery of Hereditary Hemochromatosis
This case report highlights how a thorough history and examination led to the diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis in a patient initially suspected to have diverticulosis, improving symptoms with phlebotomy treatment.
research [Anejaculation caused by haemosiderosis: male infertility in hereditary haemochromatosis].
This case study of a subfertile couple highlighted the importance of considering haemochromatosis, particularly involving the C282Y mutation of the HFE gene, in patients with endocrine disorders linked to hypogonadism.
research Novel Mutation in the Hemojuvelin Gene (HJV) in a Patient with Juvenile Hemochromatosis Presenting with Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary Hypothyroidism and Hypogonadism
This case report describes the first instance of juvenile hemochromatosis type 2A associated with secondary hypothyroidism, linked to a novel mutation in the HJV gene.
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Dutasteride may affect testosterone levels, leading to high ferritin and iron levels, which can cause hair loss. High ferritin might be linked to past heavy drinking or hemochromatosis.
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