Prevalence of endocrine disorders and their associated factors in transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients: a historical cohort study in Southern Iran

Purpose Transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) patients suffer from various endocrinopathies. The main contributing factor associated with these complications is iron overload, secondary to frequent blood transfusions. To improve patients’ quality of life, we evaluated the prevalence of endocrine disorders while considering the associated factors for further assessment.