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Background: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding occurs when the frequency and quantity of menstrual bleeding in females is significantly altered. It is the most prevalent clinical presentation in gynecology, affecting more than 20% of the female population, and is characterized by variations from normal menstruation in terms of irregularity in periods, frequency, duration of blood flow, amount of blood loss, and cyclicity. Thyroid hormones had significant effects on the female reproductive system, such as delayed puberty, infertility, premature menopause, recurrent abortions, and AUB. The AUB is significantly associated with thyroid secretions, and any patient who complains of AUB or irregular menstruation must have thyrotoxicosis ruled out. Objectives: This study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan, Pakistan, (2021-22) in order to evaluate the clinical association between thyroid function and AUB in women of different reproductive age groups. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the outpatient department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Nishtar Hospital, Multan, from 1st December 2021 to 31st May 2022. 320 patients participated in the study and were examined clinic-pathologically and were allocated into three groups based on their thyroid profile (euthyroid, hyperthyroid and hypothyroid, respectively) and further predisposition risk factors were recorded and analyzed. Results: It was discovered that extreme age groups of adolescence and pre-menopause phase significantly (p |
