Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The main objective in the management of primary hypothyroidism is to normalize thyrotropin (TSH) level with Levothyroxine replacement therapy. The optimal dose of Levothyroxine may be affected by several factors such as age, gender, body weight, some medical disorders and drugs intake. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between thyroid antibody titers and Levothyroxine dose in patients with primary hypothyroidism secondary to Hashimoto thyroidit...

Introduction: Insulin resistance (IR) is the main pathogenic factor in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and its complications. Ceylon cinnamon (CC) is an herb with an insulin-sensitizing effect reported in diabetic patients.The aim of our study was to assess the efficiency of CC on the parameters of the IR in patients with (PCOS).Methods: We conducted a prospective interventional study, we included 13 patients with PCOS diagnosed according to the Rotterd...