The Role of Thyroid Dysfunction and The Importance of Conducting Regular Thyroid Function Tests in patients with PCOS: A Narrative Review

• Published in: Research journal of pharmacy and technology 2018-12, Vol.11 (12), p.5672-5674
• Main Authors: Aanandhi, M. Vijey, John, Meha
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Diabetes; Endocrinology; Hormone replacement therapy; Hypothyroidism; Investigations; Menstruation; Metabolism; Morphology; Polycystic ovary syndrome; Testosterone; Thyroid gland; Ultrasonic imaging; Womens health
• ISSN: 0974-3618; 0974-360X; 0974-306X
• DOI: 10.5958/0974-360X.2018.01027.2

[...]this investigation went for investigating the likelihood of improvement of thyroid brokenness in ladies with PCOS. Serum add up to testosterone fixations were fundamentally higher in hypothyroid patients without polycystic ovaries, and thyroid hormone substitution treatment accomplished a noteworthy lessening altogether and free testosterone levels-[8-11] Thyroid Hormone Replacement and Menstrual Irregularities: Hypothyroid ladies usually experience the ill effects of menstrual anomalies and debilitated richness credited to anovulation or potentially luteal stage deformity. A decrease in ovarian volume and resolution of ovarian cysts should be expected after euthyroidism has been achieved with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. [...]since the only major difference between the two groups was seen in terms of thyroid function and thyroid antibody tests, biochemical screening of thyroid parameters including that of thyroid antibodies for all the PCOS patients is absolutely essential for early diagnosis and early management, as both thyroid dysfunction and PCOS have similar complications and the dual presence of these would definitely come in the way of the management of the syndrome.