Abstract

Context: Polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is an endocrine disorder seen in women of reproductive age. Polycystic ovarian syndrome is estimated to effect 4-12% of women throughout the world and is most commonly characterized by hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance each of which affect 60% to 80% of PCOS patients and 50-80% of PCOS women respectively. Aims:To evaluate the levels of thyroid hormones in women with PCOS. Method :80 female patients with PCOS based on Rotterdam criteria,80 volunteer females included as controls , serum levels of TSH, T3 and T4 were tested in two groups. Results Significant increase in TSH along with a significant decrease in T3 and T4 in PCOS females matched against controls (p< 0.05). Conclusion PCOS is linked to hypothyroidism and more studies should be carried to reveal the precise relationship.

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