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Review
. 2016 Aug;39(8):849-53.
doi: 10.1007/s40618-016-0452-6. Epub 2016 Mar 8.

Consequences of hyperthyroidism in male and female fertility: pathophysiology and current management

G Mintziori  1   2 , M Kita  2 , L Duntas  3 , D G Goulis  4
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Review

Consequences of hyperthyroidism in male and female fertility: pathophysiology and current management

G Mintziori et al. J Endocrinol Invest. 2016 Aug.

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.

Keywords: Female infertility; Hyperthyroidism; Male infertility; Pathophysiology; Treatment.

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