Wartofsky, L.: Subclinical Hyperthyroidism and Fracture Risk in Women

Abstract

This review discusses the possible effect of subclinical hyperthyroidism on fracture risk in women. Some studies have suggested that radioiodine therapy in women with subclinical hyperthyroidism slow down or stop the reduction of bone mineral density.

Keywords

• Subclinical hyperthyroidism
• thyrotoxicosis
• bone mineral density
• fracture risk