Abstract

Background and Objectives: Thyroid hormones play one of the most vital roles in functioning of body including reproductive function. Thyroid dysfunctions are becoming more prevalent worldwide. Thyroid disorders are more common in women than men. Women after menopause are at enhanced risk of developing thyroid disorders. Aim of the study was to compare thyroid profile of postmenopausal women with those in reproductive age group. Methods: The present study consists of total 500 women out of whom 250 women were of reproductive age group aged between 15-49 years and 250 post menopausal women aged 50-75 years. Thyroid status was assessed by estimating the serum levels of T3, T4, TSH in both the groups. Results: Thyroid profile was compared between women of reproductive age group and postmenopausal women. Serum TSH levels were slightly high in postmenopausal women compared to reproductive women, whereas Serum levels of tri iodothyronine and thyroxine are slightly higher in reproductive age group compared to postmenopausal women. But both are statistically not significant (p-value >0.05). Conclusion: Thyroid screening may be advisable as routine investigation for all women at least once in 3-4 months for early detection of thyroid dysfunction.

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