Evaluation of thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroid hormone concentrations in females with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism

Abstract EN

This study was designed to evaluate thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroid hormones Concentrations.

Setting of the present study was performed in Teaching Hospital in Erbil city - Iraq from 1st of October 2017 to 1st of March 2018.

A total of 433 female were participated for blood tests to estimate thyroid function.

Only 323 (74.6%) cases showed overall variation in hormonal level and 110 (25.4%) cases were normal.

According to educational statue most of cases were with Bachelor level (67%).

Generally 291(90%) of cases were married.

52% of the cases were 41 to 45 age group and 14.2 % cases was in both 26 to 30 and 31-35 age groups.

About 59 (18.3%) cases had high TSH level only 13 (4%) case is considered as hypothyroidism when examined by consultation and collaboration with senior physician, while 54 (16.7%) cases had low TSH level but 41(12.7%) cases were considered hyperthyroidism.

The result shows that 4 (1.7%) case have high T3 level and 52 (16.09%) case have low T3 level.

While 26(8.04%) case have high T4 level and 61 (18.9%) case have low T4 level.

In conclusion, we believe that thyroid diseases are more prevalent in women in Erbil and hyperthyroidism patient was more than hypothyroidism.