INTRODUCTION

Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder in the adult population resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone. Incidence of hypothyroidism increases with age. The prevalence of hypothyroidism is 9.3% in women and 1.3% In men in the world. Hypothyroidism is associated with obesity, dislipedimia and increased atherosclerotic vascular disease.

Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for insulin resistance, hyperlipedimia, hypercoagulability, low grade inflammation and increased risk for other metabolic disorders such as diabetes and prediabetes called metabolic syndrome.

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