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August 11, 2025Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

The Burden of Thalassemia Major in Punjab, Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Sargodha with Focus on Gynecology Parameters

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MRMuhammad Hassam RehmARAbdul RaufIZIqra ZulfiqarSarhad University of Science and Information Technology

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals high prevalence of thalassemia major with significant gynecological complications, highlighting healthcare challenges.

Key Points

  • High prevalence of thalassemia major affects female patients in Punjab, leading to gynecological complications.
  • Notable findings include 32% experiencing delayed puberty and 28% with menstrual irregularities.
  • Data collected from 162 patients through structured interviews and medical records analysis highlights the healthcare burden.
  • Healthcare challenges stem from socioeconomic factors and inadequate screening, impacting disease management.

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Rehm et al. (2023) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a370e80a429f797333322chttps://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs20231711341
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