Objective: Although hypothyroidism has been linked to oxidative stress, data regarding the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and oxidative stress is still inconsistent. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of levothyroxine replacement on oxidative stress in women with primary hypothyroidism. Design: A total of 25 female patients with primary hypothyroidism were included. Oxidative stress mar...
Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is one of the most prevalent neoplasms and its incidence has increased in the last decades. The higher incidence of DTC in women of childbearing age suggests a possible involvement of hormonal factors in their pathophysiology. Estrogen influences the proliferation of neoplastic cells through the activation of its alpha (REα) and beta (REβ) receptors. REα promotes cell prolife...