
Thyroid disorders in polycystic ovarian syndrome subjects: A tertiary hospital based cross-sectional study from Eastern India
Author(s) -
Uma Sinha,
Keshab Sinharay,
Sudipta Saha,
T Amenla Longkumer,
Shuvra Neel Baul,
Sankar K. Pal
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.109714
Subject(s) - medicine , cross sectional study , thyroid , gynecology , pathology
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), the most common endocrinopathy of women in the reproductive age group seems to be adversely affected by associated thyroid dysfunction. Both pose independent risks of ovarian failure and pregnancy related complications.