Endocrine Abstracts

Context: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrinopathy affecting approximately 6–18% of women of reproductive age. It is also the most common cause of infertility due to anovulation. PCOS is characterized by menstrual disorders, polycystic or enlarged ovaries on ultrasound, but hyperandrogenism is the central feature of PCOS. Assessing of serum testosterone level (T) or free T is recommended by the guidelines in the diagnosis of PCOS. Diagnostic value o...

Introduction: Acute cardiac insufficiency induced by stress (Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC)) is a reversible cardiomyopathy induced by severe emotional stress or severe clinical conditions. It is characterised by transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction and electrocardiographic changes. This cardiomyopathy has been described in some severe neurological conditions and in patients with pheochromocytoma. To date, some cases of this cardiomyopathy have been described in pat...

Context: Both polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT, Hashimoto disease) are common endocrinopathies and the AIT is the most prevalent cause of hypothyroidism in areas with sufficient iodine intake. Patients with PCOS are probably more susceptible to the development of autoimmune diseases. The data about the prevalence of AIT in PCOS is limited and it has not been assessed in the Polish population.The aims of the study w...