Endocrine Abstracts

Background and aim: Subclinical hypothyrodism (SH) appears to be associated with mood and changes. The aims of this study were: i) to determine whether depression is more common in SH, and ii) to investigate the effects of L-thyroxine (LT4) therapy on depressive symptoms.Methods: 31 patients with SH and 36 age amd BMI matched healthy controls were included. Beck and Hamilton scales were used to evaluate depression...