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ea0035p999 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2014

Serum leptin levels among women with and without autoimmune thyroid disease in euthyroid state

Drobniak Artur , Radowicki Stanislaw , Kanecki Krzysztof

Introduction: Autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) with elevated antithyroid peroxidase antibodies (aTPO) levels appear in 12–25% of women and is observed more frequently in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and endometriosis. Some data showed the interference of elevated thyroid antibodies and infertility and worsening quality of life.Aim: The aim of the study was to determine serum leptin levels among AITD(+) and AITD(−) patients.<p c...