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High prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
European Journal of Endocrinology · 2004 · Vol. 150(3) · pp. 363–369
OE Janßen(University of Duisburg-Essen)N Mehlmauer(Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)S. Hahn(University of Duisburg-Essen)AH Offner(München Klinik Schwabing)Roland Gärtner✉(Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)
Abstract
This prospective study demonstrates a threefold higher prevalence of AIT in patients with PCOS, correlated in part with an increased estrogen-to-progesterone ratio and characterized by early manifestation of the disease.
Ovarian function and disordersGrowth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth FactorsThyroid Disorders and TreatmentsMedicinePolycystic ovaryhirsutismHyperandrogenismInternal medicineEndocrinologyThyroid peroxidaseAnti-thyroid autoantibodiesThyroid functionTestosterone (patch)
MeSH terms
AdultBlood GlucoseEstradiolFemaleFollicle Stimulating HormoneHumansInsulinLuteinizing HormonePolycystic Ovary SyndromeProgesteroneProspective StudiesTestosteroneThyroglobulinThyroid HormonesThyroiditis, Autoimmune
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