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Vol. 12 No. 10 (2025)
International Multidisciplinary Journal for Research & Development

Articles

CLINICAL FEATURES OF TUBERCULOSIS IN WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE WITH THYROID GLAND PATHOLOGIES

Published 2025-10-31

  • Abduraxmonov Islombek Iniyatillo o’g’li

Abstract

This study investigates the clinical features and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis in women of reproductive age with thyroid gland disorders. A total of 80 women aged 18–45 years diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis were examined, including 40 patients with thyroid dysfunction and 40 without endocrine disorders. Women with thyroid pathology showed slower symptom regression, longer sputum conversion times, and more frequent extrapulmonary TB compared to those with normal thyroid function. Hypothyroidism was associated with fatigue and weight changes, while hyperthyroidism correlated with increased heart rate and anxiety. These findings suggest that thyroid disorders significantly affect the course and management of tuberculosis. Early detection and management of thyroid dysfunction may improve treatment effectiveness and reproductive health.

Keywords

tuberculosis, thyroid disorders, reproductive-age women, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, clinical course, endocrine-immune interaction

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