Correlation Of Prolactin Levels With Thyroid Hormone Levels In Thyroid Disorders, Infertility And Menstrual Disorders
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2018-04
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Sumathi Publications
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Introduction: Prolactin and Thyroid hormones are regulated through an interrelated pathway. The increased level of TRH in hypothyroidism stimulates the release of prolactin. Prolactin and thyroid disorders are associated in a variety of conditions. Aims: To find if any correlation exists between Prolactin and Thyroid hormone levels in thyroid disor-ders. Methods: It was an observational, retrospective study. Serum levels of T3, T4, TSH and Prolactin were estimat-ed by ELISA kits. The data was collected from registers and analyzed for correlation. Results: A significant proportion of hyperprolactinemia cases are Euthyroid. Hyperprolactinemia is associated with both hypothyroidism as well as hyperthyroidism. It is more prevalent in hypothyroid cases. Prolactin has a positive correlation with TSH in both hy-perthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Conclusion: Prolactin has a positive correlation with TSH in both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Both prolactin and thyroid hormone levels should be estimated in cases of infertility, menstrual disturbances and thyroid disorders.
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Hyperprolactinemia, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
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P Shidhaye Nikhil, SA Pratinidhi, S Savla Khushboo, RD Zope, Alka Sontakke. Correlation Of Prolactin Levels With Thyroid Hormone Levels In Thyroid Disorders, Infertility And Menstrual Disorders. International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research. 2018 Apr; 4(2): 12-15