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Genetic Susceptibility to Joint Occurrence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: How Far Is Our Understanding?
Frontiers in immunology - 1 Jan 2021
Zeber-Lubecka Natalia, Hennig Ewa E
Abstract excerpt
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) are endocrine disorders that commonly occur among young women. A higher prevalence of HT in women with PCOS, relative to healthy individuals, is observed consistently. Combined occurrence of both diseases is associated with a higher risk of severe metabolic and reproductive complications. Genetic factors strongly impact the pathogenesis of both...
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