Original Research Article
Year: 2019 | Month: August | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 110-115
Prevalence of Subclinical Hypothyroidism among Females with Menstrual Disorders
Dadia Sadbhawna1, Singh Sonia2, Gupta Nitin3
1Research Scholar, department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala
2Assistant Professor, department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala
3Consultant Endocrinologist, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Amritsar
Corresponding Author: dadia sadbhawna
ABSTRACT
Background of the study: Subclinical hypothyroidism is more common in females, usually presenting as vague manifestations. The common presenting complaints being fatigue, body aches, weight gain, constipation, menstrual irregularities, and infertility. Females with menstrual disorders must be screened at an earlier stage so as to prevent its later consequences. Thus, a study has been conducted to analyze the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism among females with menstrual disorders.
Methodology: The study was conducted on 281 subjects with age group of 18-35 years. Women Health Questionnaire was used to identify the females suffering from menstrual disorder. The subjects with menstrual disorder were further investigated for subclinical hypothyroidism. Clinical test were performed for the measurement of thyroid level and based on the reports collected, the subjects were subdivided into four groups i.e., Euthyroid, Subclinical Hypothyroidism, Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism.
Results and Data Analysis: The results of the study showed that out of the total subjects, 234 (83%) subjects were found to be euthyroid, 05 (1.77) suffering from hyperthyroidism (2%), 18 suffering from hypothyroidism (6.40%) and 24 (8.54) suffering from subclinical hypothyroidism.
Conclusion: The study revealed that subclinical hypothyroid is the most prevalent thyroid disorder among females with menstrual disorder. The study can be done on a large sample and measures should be investigated to manage subclinical hypothyroidism in order to prevent its later consequences.
Key words: Subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid disorder and Menstrual Disorder.