Title: Cross sectional Study of thyroid function and calcium in premenopausal and post menopausal women

Authors: Dr Sudhina P S, Dr Mary Chacko P

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i12.67

Abstract

Introduction: Hypothyroidism is seen to be common among women in these days. A cross sectional observational study was conducted to find out the S.TSH and calcium Levels in premenopausal and post-menopausal women

Materials and Methods: Study was done in 2 groups. 40 post-menopausal women and 40 premenopausal women

Result: The S.TSH level was found to be highly significant. There is considerable difference in between levels of S.TSH in pre and post-menopausal women. Also, there is considerable difference between the calcium levels of premenopausal and post-menopausal women

Conclusion: S.TSH levels were significantly higher in post-menopausal women when compared to pre-menopausal women. Serum Calcium levels were significantly lower in post-menopausal women

Keywords: thyroid function and calcium , S.TSH,S.Calcium, premenopausal women,post menopausal women

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Corresponding Author

Dr Mary Chacko P

Professor & HEAD, Department of Physiology. Govt Medical  College,  Kottayam, Kerala, Indian