Detection of thyroid autoimmunity markers in euthyroid women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a case-control study from syria.

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrinopathies in women in reproductive age. In many cases, PCOS is associated with infertility and increased risk of miscarriage. Recent studies have detected the presence of several organ specific and nonspecific autoantibodies in women with PCOS.