Impact of Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation on Thyroid Function

Autor: Marinus J.C. Eijkemans, Kathrin Fleischer, Frank H. de Jong, Femke P Hohmann, Alex F Muller, Bart J.C.M. Fauser, Joop S. E. Laven
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: Reproductive Biology Insights. 7:9-16
ISSN: 1178-6426
Popis: OBJECTIVE: To compare the effects of different protocols of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation on thyroid function with those of the natural menstrual cycle. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective controlled study. SETTING: University Medical Center. PATIENTS: A total of 97 women without a history of endocrine disease undergoing intrauterine insemination either in a natural cycle, or with mild ovarian hyperstimulation, or in vitro fertilization (IVF). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: estradiol (E2), thyroxine binding globulin (TBG), free thyroxine (FT4), total thyroxine (TT4) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) during the midluteal phase. RESULTS: In the IVF group midluteal E₂, TBG, and TT₄ were significantly higher; midluteal FT₄ was significantly lower (mean difference: -1.46 pmol/L; P < 0.001) and midluteal TSH was significantly higher (mean difference: 0.52 mU/L; P = 0.015). CONCLUSIONS: Ovarian hyperstimulation in IVF is associated with lower midluteal FT₄ and higher midluteal TSH levels compared to the natural cycle.
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