Abstract
Introduction
Thyroid autoimmune (TAI) disease with a prevalence varying between 5 and 15%, represents
the most common endocrine disorder in women with reproductive age. Not only is TAI
disease five to 10 folds more common in women than men but also TAI diseases is often
undiagnosed because it may be present without overt thyroid dysfunction for several years.
Studies found an increased prevalence of TAI in women referred to fertility clinics compared
with normal population. In this analysis we aimed to study the prevalence of TAI among
women seeking fertility care in Damascus, Syria in order to understand its clinical and public
health importance in population.