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ArticleClinical medicine insights. Endocrinology and diabetes2025

Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Prevalence and Impact on Metabolic and Cardiovascular risk.

Taieb Ach, Rim Dhaffar, Fatma Ben Abdessalem, Wiem Saafi, Imen Halloul, Hamza ElFekih, Ghada Saad, Yosra Hasni

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Taieb AchFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8387-8278
Rim DhaffarFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
Fatma Ben AbdessalemFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
Wiem SaafiFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
Imen HalloulFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
Hamza ElFekihFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
Ghada SaadFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.
Yosra HasniFaculty of Medicine of Sousse, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

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Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition linked to long-term health risks such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) shares overlapping symptoms with PCOS, but their relationship remains debated. SCH prevalence in PCOS patients and its impact on cardiovascular and metabolic health is debated and thus warrants further research. This research examined the association between SCH and PCOS in a Tunisian clinical-based population. Methods: We conducted a prospective cross-sectional study of 161 PCOS patients and 75 age-matched controls recruited from 2023 to 2024. All participants underwent thyroid function testing, metabolic profiling, and hormonal assays. Statistical analyses included Mann-Whitney Results: Among 236 participants (161 PCOS, 75 controls), SCH prevalence was higher in PCOS patients (14.9%) compared to controls (5.3%, Conclusion: SCH is more prevalent in PCOS and may worsen insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. Addressing thyroid dysfunction in PCOS patients may be beneficial for more effective management strategies, ultimately improving reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular outcomes for affected women.

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polycystic ovary syndromesubclinical hypothyroidismthyroid-metabolic-risk

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