"PREVALENCE OF OSTEOPOROSIS IN WOMEN WITH THYROID DYSFUNCTION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY"

Abstract

Background: Osteoporosis is a major public health concern, particularly among women with thyroid dysfunction, as thyroid hormones significantly influence bone metabolism.
Aim: To investigate the prevalence of osteoporosis among women diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 150 women aged 30-70 years with diagnosed thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism). Inclusion criteria included women with confirmed thyroid dysfunction and consent to participate. Exclusion criteria included conditions affecting bone metabolism (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease) and those on osteoporosis treatment. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
Results: The study found a prevalence of osteoporosis in 35% of participants, with a higher incidence in those with hyperthyroidism compared to hypothyroidism (45% vs. 25%, p < 0.05).
Conclusion: Women with thyroid dysfunction are at an increased risk of osteoporosis, particularly those with hyperthyroidism, emphasizing the need for routine screening and preventive strategies.
Keywords: Osteoporosis, Thyroid dysfunction, Women, Cross-sectional study, Bone mineral density