Subclinical/overt hypothyroidism may be associated with diminished ovarian reserve in infertile women independent of thyroid autoimmunity.

Journal: Frontiers in endocrinology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between thyroid dysfunction or thyroid autoimmunity (TAI) and diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).

Authors

  • Hongzhan Zhang
    Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, Shenzhen, China.
  • Han Qiu
    Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, Shenzhen, China.
  • Zhiqiang Liu
    Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, Shenzhen, China.
  • Yulian Wu
    Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, Shenzhen, China.
  • Wei Liu
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, United States.
  • Chunyu Huang
    Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Reproductive Immunology for Peri-implantation, Shenzhen Zhongshan Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Genetics, Shenzhen, China.