Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction and aimGraves’ disease which is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune disease presenting with goitre, orbitopathy and dermopathy. The disease is caused by stimulant type TSH receptor antibodies (TRAB). TSH receptor (TSHR) has been shown in different tissues other than thyroid. Testis is one of the extrathyroidal tissues with TSHR. The aim of this study was to investigate relationship between TRAB and inhibin-B, whic...

Introduction and Aim: Thyroid dysfunction is the most common autoimmune endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. Autoimmune thyroid disease is related to menstrual irregularities, anovulation and infertility. Thyroid dysfunction is thought to disrupt follicular growth and maturation. Autoimmunity may have a negative effect on fertility, independent of age. The relation between TSH (Thyroid Stimulant Hormone), thyroid antibodies and AMH (anti-mullerian hormone) is a top...