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Abstract
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Summary & Conclusion
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Summary
Menopause is usually associated with physiological changes
that affect many body systems.
In our study we had evaluated the levels of thyroid and pituitary
hormones in postmenopausal women and its relation to obesity in
such women.
Fifty women were subjected to our study. They were classified into
2 groups:
The first group:
Consists of 30 female, that were obese (according to body mass
index), not diabetic or previously treated with hormonal therapy.
The second group:
Consists of 20 female, that were of average weight (according to
body mass index). This group is investigated as a control group.
Investigations performed for each group include:
LH, FSH, Estrogen, TSH, free T3, free T4, Triglycerides,
Cholesterol, HDL and LDL.
In our study, we have found that:
There were a statistically significant association between obesity in
postmenopausal females and increase in the TSH level that was
associated with reduction in free T4 level compared to the control
group.
In the obese group there was a statistically significant higher level
of Triglycerides, Cholesterol, and LDL with decreased level of
HDL compared to the control group.
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Also, in the obese group there was a statistically significant higher
level of FSH and Estrogen compared to the control group.
Limitations of the study:
1. High expense of the study.
2. Poor patient cooperation.
3. Small number of patients.