Association between PCOS and autoimmune thyroid disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Endocrine Connections Vol. 7; no. 11; pp. 1158 - 1167
• Main Authors: Romitti, Mírian, Fabris, Vitor C, Ziegelmann, Patricia K, Maia, Ana Luiza, Spritzer, Poli Mara
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Bioscientifica Ltd 01.11.2018; Bioscientifica
• Subjects: autoimmune thyroid disease; meta-analysis; PCOS; systematic review; TSH; autoimmune thyroid disease; TSH; meta-analysis; PCOS; systematic review

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age. PCOS has been associated with distinct metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and with autoimmune conditions, predominantly autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). AITD has been reported in 18–40...