Endocrine Abstracts

We examined hypothyroidism control criteria in women in previous study. Part of thyroxin was replaced by 12.5 micrograms triiodthyronine (T3). After T3 treatment constant increase of the level of sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) was observed in all cases. The aim of the study to evaluate T3 influence on testosterone level in women, SHBG level and FAI. SHBG directly determines the level of free androgen index (FAI). We have included 18 women with the increased level of FAI i...