Autoimmune hypothyroidism is three times more frequent in female prolactinoma patients compared to healthy women: data from a cross-sectional case-control study

ConclusionsThe prevalence of newly diagnosed autoimmune thyroid diseases, and especially the subclinical hypothyroidism, was significantly higher in our female prolactinoma patients in comparison to age-matched healthy women. Based on our results, we suggest routine screening for autoimmune thyroid diseases (thyroid function, immunology and ultrasound examination) in all female patients with prolactinoma at the time of diagnosis. We also recommend a close follow-up of thyroid function in these women in case of pregnancy and after delivery.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research