should subclinical hypothyroidism be an exclusion criterion for the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome?

Should Subclinical Hypothyroidism Be an Exclusion Criterion for the Diagnosis of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

BACKGROUND The purpose of the study was to examine whether patients with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) should be excluded before making a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). METHODS Seven hundred sixteen patients, 462 with true PCOS, 31 with PCOS-SCH, and 223 normal cycling women were enrolled. Clinical, metabolic, and hormonal parameters among the groups were investigated. Cont...

[Should insulin resistance be always treated in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?].

A síndrome dos ovários policísticos (SOP) é a afecção endócrina mais frequente da mulher durante o período reprodutivo, ocorrendo em porcentagens entre 4 e 16% emmulheres com fator familiar importante. Houve muito debate sobre a caracterização desta entidade nos últimos anos. Contudo, o último critério da Society for Androgen Excess estabeleceu que as mulheres deveriam ter hiperandrogenismo (hi...

Subclinical hypothyroidism and insulin resistance in polycystic ovary syndrome: is there a relationship?

BACKGROUND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hyperandrogenic disorder among women and is often defined as hyperandrogenic syndrome. These patients are at risk for oligo/amenorrhea, chronic anovulation, infertility, obesity, spontaneous abortion, insulin resistance, hyperinsulinemia and metabolic syndrome. Thyroid disorders especially hypothyroidism is more common in these peop...

Polycystic ovary syndrome – controversy in the diagnosis

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is found in 3 to 6% of women in child-bearing age. At the same time PCOS is the most common cause of infertility. The diagnostic criteria for PCOS include: anovulation or ovulatory disorders, hyperandrogenism and typical polycystic ovary image in ultrasound examination in the absence of other causes of hyperandrogenism. The etiology of the syndrome remains unkno...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Diagnosis of Exclusion

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common chronic condition with implications for morbidities, both in short-term (e.g., subfertility and pregnancy-related complications) and long-term risks (e.g., type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, poor quality of life, and overall mortality) [ 1 ]. A prompt diagnosis allows opportunities for early institution of preventive strategies for ...

Should subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly patients be treated?