Estimation of Thyroid Hormone Levels in Infertility: Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital, Andhra Pradesh.
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Prevalence of hypothyroidism among women in reproductive age group ranges from 6.2 to 11.4%. But there is variation in the prevalence in various parts of country in addition to high prevalence of sub clinical hypothyroidism. And there is growing concern of infertility with an estimated 8-12% of couples suffering from it worldwide. Aim & Objectives: To estimate the thyroid hormone levels in infertility among infertile women. Material & Methods: A hospital based descriptive study was carried out where a total of 115 infertile women who attended infertility clinic at the tertiary care hospital Vijayawadawere selected by consecutive sampling technique. Study duration was 6 months from January to June 2018. Informed consent was taken prior to the start of the study and basic demographic data and other related information was collected by a pre designed questionnaire. Exclusion criteria: Infertile women having tubal blockage, pelvic inflammatory disease, genital tuberculosis, with liver, renal or kidney disease, already on treatment for any thyroid disorders and male component infertility of their husbands were excluded from the study. Results & Conclusions: Out of the 115 women enrolled for the study, 58 (50.4%) were hypothyroid and 57 (49.6%) were euthyroid. Among the 58 cases of hypothyroid, 40 (34.8%) had subclinical hypothyroidism and 18 (15.6%) had overt hypothyroidism. It is extremely important that women are screened for thyroid profile at the initial stage so that early detection can correct the hormonal imbalance and reduce the overall stress and increase the chances of conception.
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Dr. Matta Sreevani
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