Effect of Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy on Ovarian Volume and Androgen Hormones in Patients with Untreated Primary Hypothyroidism

CONCLUSION: Severe longstanding hypothyroidism leads to increased ovarian volume and/or cyst formation. A decrease in ovarian volume, resolution of ovarian cysts and reversal of the polycystic ovary syndrome-like appearance, together with improvement in serum hormone levels, occurred after euthyroidism was achieved. Ann Saudi Med 2011; 31(2): 145-151PMID: 21403408 DOI: 10.4103/0256-4947.77500
Source: Annals of Saudi Medicine - Category: General Medicine Tags: ISSUE 2 Source Type: research