The structure of endocrine system diseases in athletes undergoing in-depth medical examination was studied. The predominance of disorders of the thyroid gland (43%) and the hormonal function of the pituitary, adrenal and gonadal glands (40%) was revealed. Metabolic diseases in athletes occurred in 17% of cases. Iodine deficiency (33%) and hypothyroidism (32%) were dominanted in the structure of thyroid diseases. Hypercortisolemia was detected in 32% of the examined athletes. In addition, two-thirds of the diseases were disorders of the reproductive system: hyperandrogenism was detected in 27%, menstrual disorders in the reproductive period, accompanied by amenorrhea or late menarche - in 6% of female athletes and androgendeficiency-in 26% of male athletes. Depending on the sport, the most susceptible to diseases of the endocrine system were Rugby players, athletes engaged in martial arts (karate, judo, wrestling), as well as volleyball, basketball, badminton, swimmers and shooters.
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