A Study On Thyroid Function Status In Newly Diagnosed Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients

Abstract

In this study, we selected 73 post pubertal women who came with complaints of menstrual irregularities for a period of three months and /or infertility from Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical college and hospital during the study period of  1 year from May 2023 to April 2024. Patients with the ultrasound evidence of polycystic ovaries were included in the study. This study was approved by Institutional Ethic Committee.

Study design: A cross sectional, observation study.

Inclusion criteria : Women aged between 15-35 yrs with menstrual irregularities or infertility. Ultra sonogram finding: Multiple cysts (> 12 in number of 1-2mm) either one or both ovaries. Exclusion criteria: Patients on treatment for Hypothyroidism, Oral contraceptives, Anticonvulsants, Metformin.