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Early postmenopausal bone loss in hyperthyroidism.

A Ben-Shlomo1, P Hagag, S Evans

  • 1Endocrine Institute, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin 70300, Israel.

Maturitas
|July 14, 2001
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Hyperthyroidism negatively impacts bone health, particularly in early postmenopausal women, affecting cortical bone density and speed of sound. Bone markers correlate with thyroid hormone levels.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Bone Metabolism
  • Menopause Research

Background:

  • Thyroid disorders, such as hyperthyroidism, are known to influence bone metabolism.
  • The menopausal state significantly impacts bone density and fracture risk.
  • Understanding the interplay between hyperthyroidism and menopausal status on bone health is crucial for clinical management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of hyperthyroidism on bone mineral density (BMD) and speed of sound (SOS).
  • To assess how these effects vary in relation to the menopausal state.
  • To correlate bone markers with thyroid hormone levels and bone parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 59 hyperthyroid, 40 hypothyroid, and 51 euthyroid women.
  • Assessed BMD at lumbar spine and femoral neck using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

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  • Evaluated multi-site SOS using quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and measured bone markers (BSAP, DPD).

    • Main Results:

    • Hyperthyroid women showed lower SOS at all measured sites compared to euthyroid controls, particularly in early postmenopause.
    • Femoral neck BMD was lower in hyperthyroid individuals, while lumbar spine BMD was not significantly affected.
    • Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BSAP) and deoxypyridinoline (DPD) positively correlated with free thyroxine (FT4) and total triiodothyronine (TT3).

    Conclusions:

    • Hyperthyroidism adversely affects bone mineralization, especially cortical bone, during the early postmenopausal period.
    • Bone mineral density and speed of sound are compromised in hyperthyroid individuals, with specific sites like the femoral neck being more affected.
    • Bone turnover markers reflect thyroid hormone levels, highlighting the systemic impact of hyperthyroidism on skeletal health.