The relationship between thyroid hormones and lipid profile in subclinical hypothyroidism female patients

Authors

  • Kazheen H. Jawzal Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Zakho, Iraq
  • Mohammed A. Hami Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Zakho, Iraq
  • Lina Y. Mohammed Department of Biomedical Science, College of Medicine, University of Zakho, Zakho, Iraq
  • Aveen A. Ibrahiem Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Zakho, Zakho, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47419/bjbabs.v3i03.137

Keywords:

dyslipidaemia, lipid profile, subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid hormones, TSH

Abstract

Background and objectives: Subclinical thyroid disorder is a most common subclinical disease among many medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease and subclinical Lyme disease. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between lipid profile results, lipid ratios, and anthropometric parameters and thyroid hormones.

Methods: One hundred patients (ages 20 to 50 years) with subclinical hypothyroidism (SHT group) and 50 healthy subjects (control group), who are age-matched with patients, were included in the current study. Thyroid function tests (TSH, T3 and T4) were determined by immunodiagnostic assay system (VIDAS) for all participants. The serum glucose and lipid profile tests parameters were evaluated by Biolis 24i Premium chemistry analyser. In addition, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured for each individual in the study using mercury sphygmomanometer.

Results: The levels of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-c) were significantly lower in the SHT group when compared with control group. Whereas, the level of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-c), the ratios total cholesterol (TC)/HDL-c and LDL-c/HDL-c were significantly higher in SHT group than in controls. Moreover, TSH was negatively correlated with diastolic blood pressure.

Conclusions: Both LDL-c and HDL-c are altered in subclinical hypothyroidism patients. And, there is a negative association between TSH and diastolic blood pressure.

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16-09-2022

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The relationship between thyroid hormones and lipid profile in subclinical hypothyroidism female patients. (2022). Baghdad Journal of Biochemistry and Applied Biological Sciences, 3(03), 200-209. https://doi.org/10.47419/bjbabs.v3i03.137

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