Association between infertility and thyroid cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association between infertility and thyroid cancer risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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  • Xianli Qiao

  • Xiangyang Tian

  • Wenya Zhou

  • Zemin Qin

  • Junyan Yu

  • May 18, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Linking Infertility to Thyroid Cancer Risk: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsAssociation between infertility and thyroid cancer risk, influenced by hormonal disturbances and shared endocrine pathways, as supported by biological plausibility.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

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Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Monitor thyroid health in individuals with infertility, particularly in men.
    • Consider specific thyroid function tests and their frequency based on individual risk factors.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Infertility treatments may influence thyroid cancer risk through hormonal changes; specify which treatments are of concern.

        Clinical Best Practices

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