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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
PCOS and thyroid
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
PCOS and thyroid
by mlb1234, Mar 20, 2007 12:00AM
can you explain the link between PCOS(polycystic ovarian syndrome) and throid problems?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Mar 20, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 20, 2007 12:00AM
There may be an increase in hypothyroidism in patients with insulin resistance, beyond that I do not know of a proven link.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/womenshealth/facts/pcos.htm
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0CYD/is_1_39/ai_112542272
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00423.html
http://www.eje-online.org/cgi/content/abstract/150/3/363