Dietary amenorrhoea and subclinical hypothyroidism with elevated TSH responsive to weight gain.
A case of dietary amenorrhoea associated with the biochemical picture of subclinical hypothyroidism is described. Both the amenorrhoea and the abnormal thyroid function tests reverted to normal on gaining weight.
D000293:Adolescent; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D001835:Body Weight; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood*
D013972:Thyrotropin