Thyroid Function in Relation with Women of Reproductive Age Mental Health in Jogjakarta and Padang City :
Suryati Kumorowulan, Yusi Dwi Nurcahyani, Leny Latifah, Diah Yunitawati

Centre for Health Research and Development

Abstract

It is reported that psychiatric symptoms are frequently seen in thyroid disfunction, whether anxiety or depression. But there still little attention for mental health status among patients of thyroid dysfunction. Reproductive women were among priority groups due to the optimal health condition necessary in preparation for pregnancy.
We aimed to investigate relation of anxiety and depression with thyroid hormone levels.
A cross-sectional study with reproductive age women (15-45 years old) conducted in plain (Jogjakarta- n=125) and mountainous area (Bukit Tinggi- n=243). Data on fT4, TSH, Beck^s Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck^s Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were collected.
We found that higher risk of depression related to disfunction in thyroid hormone (TSH < 0.3 mIU/ml- AOR 3.538 95% CI 1.244-10.064) and also higher age (>35yo) reproductive women (AOR 4.598 95% CI 1.667-12.682). No differences of depression and anxiety between two cities.
This study found the higher risk of depression in low TSH level and also in higher age of reproductive women. It is suggested to conduct assessment or simple screening for mental health status in patients with thyroid dysfunction to ensure their optimal mental health status.

Keywords: thyroid function, depression, anxiety, women or reproductive age

Topic: Medicine and Health Sciences