Endocrine Abstracts

Objectives: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and thyroid disorders have separately been linked to adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. Even small variations in thyroid function within the normal range may influence fetal growth. Previous data have shown that metformin-treatment of pregnant women with PCOS reduced late miscarriages and preterm births, and resulted in less decrease of fT4 compared to placebo. Moreover, metformin exposure in utero altered the offspring anthro...

Background: The prevalence of reproductive disturbances in women with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is high compared to the general population. One reason might be higher prevalence of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in T1DM. In Sweden, with a high incidence of T1DM, the prevalence of PCOS in women with T1DM is not known. Neither is the T1DM-PCOS pathophysiology.Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the prevalence of PCOS in a ...