Abstract
Introduction: Hyperprolactinemia is one of the most common endocrine disorder and has been seen with variable levels in patients of thyroid disorders. We decided to determine the relationship between hyperprolactinemia and hypothyroidism.
Material and Methods: A total of 160 subjects coming to General Medicine OPD for thyroid related problems were selected for the study and their serum T3,T4, TSH and Prolactin levels were assayed by enzyme linked fluorescent assay (ELFA) technique using Minividas auto analyzer from Biomeriuex, France.
Results: TSH level was significantly higher n female as compared to males subject & there is a positive
Correlation of serum TSH levels with prolactin
Conclusion: In our study we have found that level of serum prolactin rises positively to the increasing TSH level in hypothyroid patients.
Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Prolactin & TSH.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Mushir Ahmad
Professor, Department of Biochemistry, FH Medical College, Agra, UP
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i7.31
