Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine and metabolic disorder that affects 5-10% of women of reproductive age world wide. Women with PCOS are known to have a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular risk factors compared to the general population. However data on PCOS and cardiovascular risk factors amomg Sri Lankan women is limited.Methodology: A case control study was conducted among 172 women from Colombo, Sri...

Introduction: Sri Lanka is endemic for goiters and recent studies show a high prevalence of thyroid dysfucntion among the population. However, data on thyroid dysfuntion among the general population and pregnant women in Sri Lanka is limited. Thyroid dysfunction is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Furthermore, pregnancy related physiological changes increase the risk of thyroid dysfucntion. However, women in Sri Lanka are not routinely screened during pregnancy for ...