THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEVEL OF THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE (TSH) AND THE SEVERITY OF CLINICAL SYMPTOMS OF PRIMARY HYPOTHYROIDISM IN WOMEN AFTER STRUMECTOMY

Аннотация

This study examined the relationship between thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels and the severity of clinical symptoms of primary hypothyroidism in women after strumectomy. Data from 64 women who underwent total or subtotal strumectomy were analyzed. Symptom severity was assessed using a 10-point clinical scoring scale. A significant positive correlation between elevated TSH levels and symptom intensity was observed, especially among patients after total strumectomy. The findings support the importance of regular laboratory follow-up and individualized treatment planning.