Prevalence and risk factors of subclinical hypothyroidism in postmenopausal women: A cross-sectional study
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Chakresh Jain1, Nishi Mishra2, Sarita Singh3
1Department of Community Medicine, Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Abstract:
The prevalence and associated risk factors of subclinical hypothyroidism among 142 postmenopausal women aged 45-70 years. Thyroid profiles were evaluated using serum TSH and free T4 levels, identifying subclinical hypothyroidism in 22.5% of participants. Higher BMI, dyslipidemia, and hypertension showed significant associations with thyroid dysfunction. Subclinical hypothyroidism was more common among women within 5-10 years of menopause. These findings underscore the need for routine thyroid screening in postmenopausal women.
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