THE EFFECT OF IODINE DEFICIENCY ON REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION IN GIRLS AND ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN CENTRAL ASIA

01.06.2024 International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series D. Volume 3 Issue 5

Tadjieva M.A.

Abstract. The main consequence of iodine deficiency in the environment is the development of goiter in people living in iodine-deficient regions (endemic goiter). In this regard, for a long time it was considered that goiter is the only manifestation of this condition. Currently, it has been proven that, in addition to goiter, iodine deficiency has other adverse effects on the health of girls. in the 20st century, the term ’endemic goiter" was replaced by the term "iodine deficiency diseases" (IDD). These diseases are caused by a decrease in the functional activity of the thyroid gland in response to iodine deficiency in the population of Central Asia.

Keywords: children, iodine deficiency, endemic goiter, thyroid hormones