| Literature DB >> 26956000 |
G Mintziori1,2, M Kita2, L Duntas3, D G Goulis4.
Abstract
Thyroid hormone acts on the oocytes, sperm and embryo during fertilization, implantation and placentation. Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism may influence fertility. However, evidence of the association of hyperthyroidism with infertility is scarce and sometimes conflicting. Thyroid hormone influences human reproduction via a variety of mechanisms at both the central and the peripheral level. Infertility may occur in hyperthyroid men and women, but it is usually reversible upon restoration of euthyroidism. This review aims to summarize the available data on the association of hyperthyroidism and infertility in both men and women and to provide practical suggestions for the management of these patients.Entities:
Keywords: Female infertility; Hyperthyroidism; Male infertility; Pathophysiology; Treatment
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26956000 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-016-0452-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Endocrinol Invest ISSN: 0391-4097 Impact factor: 4.256