(PCOS)
Recommendation to evaluate thyroid function in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Recommendation to evaluate thyroid function in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a metabolic disease characterized by chronic anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries. The prevalence of this disease in reproductive age is commonly 6-10% and may be associated with other endocrine and metabolic diseases, for example, this disease increases the risk of endometrial cancer, glucose intolerance, diabetes and heart diseases. increases Recently, many studies have shown a link between PCOS and autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's).
Although the cause and effect relationship between PCOS and thyroid diseases remains unknown
The results of a meta-analysis suggested that PCOS may be related to a variety of autoimmune diseases, and PCOS is probably an autoimmune disease that is closely related to autoimmune thyroid disease, so it is recommended that patients with PCOS evaluate thyroid function and If needed, refer to endocrinology and metabolism specialists to receive alternative treatments.
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