SOME DISCUSSION ISSUES OF THE HYPOTHYROIDISM PROBLEM

Abstract

The notion “subclinical hypothyroidism”, its significance in the genesis of metabolismdisorders, debatable approaches to the treatment as well as the role of the thyroidgland hypofunction in pathogenesis of the menstrual cycle disorders and infertility onthe example of the own clinical observation is given in the article.Objective – to designate the criteria for diagnosis and approaches to the treatmentof subclinical hypothyroidism, as well as to confirm the role of the manifestedhypothyroidism in the pathogenesis of the reproductive function disorders in women.Conclusions. 1. The thyroid gland hypofunction plays a significant role in the genesisof metabolic changes and development of the menstrual cycle disorders, galactorrheaand infertility. 2. The problem of hypothyroidism in general and, subclinicalhypothyroidism, in particular, requires further study in order to reduce the risk ofmetabolic diseases development.