An analytical study to evaluate the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and abnormal uterine bleeding

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and abnormal uterine bleeding. Materials and Methods: The present retrospective hospital based study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar from December 2016 to December 2017. 110 patients with abnormal uterine bleeding were found to be eligible for inclusion in the study. Results: Mean age of the study subjects was 32.71 years. Majority of patients was multiparous (58.2%). 40.0% of women presented with complaint of heavy menstrual bleeding. 42.7% of the study subjects were having thyroid dysfunction  Conclusion: Abnormal uterine bleeding was found to be strongly associated with thyroid related disorders. Hence the evaluation of thyroid function forms an essential component among abnormal uterine bleeding patients

Keywords: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Thyroid Dysfunction.