PReS-FINAL-2292: Hypogonadism and osteoporosis among adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus
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Methods Thirty-six adolescents with SLE were evaluated to determine the characteristics of the disease. SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI) was used to assess SLE status. Beside routine laboratory investigations of SLE, measurement of follicle stimulating hormone(FSH), leutinizing hormone (LH) and estrogen (E2) for females or testosterone for males before and 4 hours after LH releasing hormone analogue (0.1 ml) injection. Dual emission X-ray absorptiometery (DEXA) scan was done for all patients.
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