Thyroid disorders and fertility

Nilay Karaca; Yaşam Kemal Akpak

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20150135

Authors

Nilay Karaca Bezmi Alem Vakif University, Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul
Yaşam Kemal Akpak Ankara Mevki Military Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20150135

Keywords:

Adverse pregnancy outcome, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Levothyroxine, Thyroid autoimmunity

Abstract

Reproductive function is a vital process for continuation of life and requires an appropriate endocrine, molecular and cellular organization. In every stage starting from maturation of ovarian follicle up to implantation of the embryo, a convenient endocrine environment including normal thyroid hormone levels is of utmost importance. After the initial revelation of the correlation between reproductive health and thyroid functions in numerous studies have emphasized that both hyperthyroidism (OHT) and hypothyroidism (OH) are effective in female reproductive system, though varyingly. Our aim in this review is to evaluateeffects of hyper- and hypothyroidism on fertility and also discuss relationship of infertility and assisted reproductive techniques (ART) regarding their effects over thyroid functions and auto-immunity under the guidance of current information.

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