Autoimmune Thyroiditis Prevalence Higher in Obese Women With PCOS in Retrospective Cohort Analysis
New PCOS Data Reveals Hidden Thyroid Risks
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 1,249 women with PCOS aged 18–44 years.
Women with PCOS should check their thyroid health regularly.
Surgical resection associated with spontaneous remission in Toxocariasis-linked vasculitis case
A Common Parasite May Be Quietly Triggering Autoimmune Disease
A systematic review of a single case report describes a 45-year-old woman with Toxocariasis-associated small-vessel vasculitis.
A common roundworm infection may trigger serious autoimmune blood vessel inflammation, offering a potential cure for unexplained rashes and …
Cross-sectional study finds association between autoimmune thyroiditis and rheumatoid arthritis
Could a common thyroid condition be linked to rheumatoid arthritis?
A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data (n=5,715) and an external clinical cohort (n=196) found autoimmune thyroiditis was significantly a…
People with autoimmune thyroiditis are more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis, with uric acid levels playing a modest role in the connecti…
Research across Thyroiditis
Related studies from across the Thyroiditis family.
Hashimoto thyroiditis is more prevalent in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (OR 2.69)
Women with PCOS Show Higher Rates of Hashimoto Thyroiditis
This meta-analysis of 22 studies examines the prevalence and metabolic impacts of Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT) in patients with polycystic ova…
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have Hashimoto thyroiditis and may experience higher levels of insulin resist…
Acupuncture and moxibustion cake may reduce thyroid antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis
Acupuncture May Lower Thyroid Antibodies in Hashimoto Patients
A meta-analysis suggests acupuncture and moxibustion cake may lower thyroid antibodies in Hashimoto thyroiditis, but evidence is limited.
Acupuncture and moxibustion may lower thyroid antibodies in Hashimoto patients, but the evidence is still early and limited.
Meta-analysis links higher FT3 and TgAb to permanent hypothyroidism after subacute thyroiditis
After Thyroid Inflammation, Some Patients Face Lifelong Hormone Issues—New Clues Explain Why
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1294 patients with subacute thyroiditis found that higher free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels and…
This research helps doctors predict which patients will need lifelong thyroid medication after inflammation, allowing for earlier monitoring…
COVID-19 pandemic associated with Hashimoto's increase and Subacute Thyroiditis decrease in Israeli retrospective cohort
Thyroid Disease Rates Shifted During Pandemic
This retrospective cohort study examined 4,765 incident thyroid disease cases among adults in Israel from January 2018 to December 2022.
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Questions about Autoimmune Thyroiditis
What does the NHANES data say about Autoimmune Thyroiditis and other autoimmune diseases?
NHANES data from 2007–2012 shows that people with autoimmune thyroiditis have a significantly higher chance of also having rheumatoid arthritis, suggesting these conditions share underlying causes.
Full answer →Does being obese make Autoimmune Thyroiditis more common in women with PCOS?
Yes, obesity is linked to a higher prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis in women with PCOS, with one study showing 23.6% in obese vs. 18.6% in non-obese.
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