Is There an Association Between Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Levels and the Four Phenotypes in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

April 2022 in “ Ginekologia Polska ”

Hyun Joo Lee, Hyun Nyung Jo, Hye Kyung Noh, So-Hee Kim, Jong Kil Joo, Hyun Joo Lee, Hyun Nyung Jo, Hye Kyung Noh, So-Hee Kim, Jong Kil Joo

thyroid stimulating hormone polycystic ovary syndrome hyperandrogenism ovulatory dysfunction polycystic ovarian morphology TSH PCOS HA OD PCOM

TLDR Higher thyroid hormone levels may be linked to certain types of polycystic ovary syndrome.

The study found that patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) had higher levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) compared to a control group, indicating a potential link between elevated TSH and PCOS. A significant correlation was observed between TSH levels and different PCOS phenotypes, particularly in patients with phenotype A, which includes hyperandrogenism (HA), ovulatory dysfunction (OD), and polycystic ovarian morphology (PCOM). These findings suggested the need for careful evaluation and management of endocrine differences in this patient group.

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