Incidence of Thyroid Disease in Adolescent Females Presenting with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

The incidence of thyroid disease in adolescents with heavy menstrual bleeding is unknown. A retrospective cross-sectional study of 427 adolescents presenting with heavy menstrual bleeding found 0.23% (95% CI 0%-0.7%) had thyroid disease, lower than that expected in the general population. Thyroid testing should only be considered when other symptomatology is present.

Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - May 22, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Angela C. Weyand, Elisabeth H. Quint, Gary L. Freed Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research