Correlation between Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Metabolic Syndrome: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Several studies worldwide have studied the correlation between subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH), and metabolic syndrome (MetS), but have reported inconsistent findings.

Objectives: To assess the correlation between SCH and MetS in a population from Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital and analyzed all thyroid function tests conducted between January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021.