Assessment of the impact of HIV infection on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and pubertal development among adolescent girls at a tertiary centre in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study

Assessment of the impact of HIV infection on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and pubertal development among adolescent girls at a tertiary centre in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Proper planning of reproductive health needs for HIV-infected adolescents requires a clear understanding of the effects of HIV infection on adolescents’ pubertal development. Objective To assess the effects of HIV infection on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, ovaria...

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Main Authors: Bothwell Takaingofa Guzha, Bismark Mateveke, Hamish Mubata, Tapiwa Chapupu, Vongai Dondo, Maxwell Chirehwa, Rendani Tshikosi, Tsungai Chipato, Zvavahera Mike Chirenje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
HIV
Adolescent girls
Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
Ovarian reserve
Tertiary hospital
Zimbabwe
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-025-01839-x
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