Premature ovarian insufficiency and autoimmune profiles: a prospective case-control study

CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of autoimmunity in POI women compared to a healthy young collective could be demonstrated. Thyroid antibodies were significantly increased in POI women. Our data highlight the increased risk for autoimmune diseases, especially for thyroid disorders.PMID:38108204 | DOI:10.1080/13697137.2023.2287631

Source: Climacteric - December 18, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: K Beitl J Ott K Rosta I Holzer P Foessleitner J Steininger N Panay Source Type: research