A case of a naturally conceived pregnancy associated with multiple ovarian cysts in a patient with severe untreated primary hypothyroidism

Abstract

There are few reports of multiple ovarian cysts secondary to hypothyroidism, and multiple ovarian cysts associated with pregnancy most commonly occur in association with assisted reproductive technologies. Herein, we report a case of a naturally conceived pregnancy occurring 2 years after stopping treatment for primary hypothyroidism. The patient developed multiple ovarian cysts in the first trimester, and laboratory studies and ultrasonography were consistent with hypothyroidism. Herein, we present the case and discuss the importance of prenatal screening for hypothyroidism.

Keywords::

• Hypothyroidism
• ovarian cyst
• pregnancy

Acknowledgements

Yue-Di Zhou carried out the collection of clinic data and prepared a draft of the manuscript; Rong-Zhen Jiang carried out the collection of clinic data and prepared a draft of the manuscript; Yin-Cheng Teng revised the manuscript; Ya-Juan Huang reviewed and approved the final manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

Declaration of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.