Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Premature ovarian failure (POF) due to cyclophosphamide (Cyc) therapy is well documented in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. Studies show that the use of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues appears to protect women from POF. We present our experience in SLE patients treated with triptorelin.Methods: Observational study of 15 women diagnosed of SLE who have received concomitant treatment with Cyc and GnRH analogues (tri...