2024
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53128
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Heavy Metal Levels in Males With Idiopathic Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism

Serpil Ciftel,
Alev Lazoglu Ozkaya

Abstract: Introduction: The toxic effects of heavy metals on biological systems are being investigated with increasing interest day by day. Our purpose was to investigate heavy metals such as aluminum (Al), cadmium (Cd), arsenic (As), lead (Pb), and nickel (Ni) in males with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) and to determine whether there is a relationship between heavy metals and testosterone levels. Methods: Twenty-six male patients with IHH aged 18-50 and 22 healthy males aged 21-50 admitted t… Show more

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