Autoimmune Disease is Increased in Women With Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

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Women with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) have a 25% prevalence of at least one autoimmune disease.
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The relative risk of autoimmune hypothyroidism is significantly elevated in women with POI, with an odds ratio of 6.88.
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Autoimmune diseases such as adrenal insufficiency, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis also show increased risk in women with POI.
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No increased risk of autoimmune disease was found in family members of women with POI, suggesting environmental or hormonal factors.
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The study confirms a strong association between POI and autoimmune disorders, particularly autoimmune polyglandular syndromes.

The Journal Of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

by Victoria Wang, Jessica A Walsh, JoAnn Zell, Lauren E Verrilli, Joseph M Letourneau, Erica B Johnstone, Kristina Allen-Brady, Corrine K Welt
November 28, 2024

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