Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis malfunction

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• Synonyms

  • HPO axis disturbance
  • Hypothalamopituitary axis dysfunction

• Causes

  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Emotional stress
  • Depression
  • Weight loss

• Effects

  • Amenorrhoea
  • Hyperprolactinaemia
  • Low thyroid stimulating hormone
  • Sick euthyroidism
  • Anovulatory cycle