Thyroid Disorders in Young Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Correlation of Thyroid. Volume with Certain Hormonal Parameters

Polat S. B., Oguz O., Sacikara M., ÇUHACI SEYREK F. N., Evranos B., ERSOY R., ...More

JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, vol.61, pp.27-32, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 61
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.27-32
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalance of hypothyroidism, thyroid autoimmunity, and ultrasonographic features in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients and compare them with a control group, and to detect correlation of thyroid volume [TV] with luteinizing hormone (LH), insulin like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3), and IGF-1 in patients with PCOS.