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Prospective Cohort Study on the Impact of Postoperative TSH Suppressive Therapy for Thyroid Cancer on Female Reproductive Function

Prospective Cohort Study on the Impact of Postoperative TSH Suppressive Therapy for Thyroid Cancer on Female Reproductive Function

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600122689
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-16
Start date
2026-04-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Thyroid Cancer

Interventions

Case group:None
Control Group:None

Sponsors

Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: I. Exposure Group (Women undergoing TSH-suppressive therapy after thyroid cancer surgery) 1.Aged 18–45 years (inclusive); 2.Pathologically confirmed diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma; 3.Having undergone thyroidectomy (total or partial); 4.Postoperatively initiated levothyroxine (LT4) replacement therapy, with at least 6 months of documented treatment and follow-up; 5.Absence of serious systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, cardiovascular diseases); 6.Literate, voluntarily signs the informed consent form, and able to cooperate with follow-up. II. Control Group (Age-matched healthy women) 1.Aged 18–45 years (inclusive), 1:1 age-matched (+/-2 years) with the exposure group; 2.No history of thyroid disease, with normal thyroid function (TSH and FT4 within normal reference ranges); 3.No history of malignancy; 4.No known endocrine diseases affecting reproductive function (e.g., PCOS, diabetes mellitus); 5.Voluntarily signs the informed consent form and able to cooperate with follow-up.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: I. Exposure Group (Women undergoing TSH-suppressive therapy after thyroid cancer surgery) 1.Postmenopausal women; 2.Currently pregnant or lactating; 3.Diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or other known endocrine disorders affecting ovarian function; 4.History of other malignancies; 5.History of reproductive organ surgery (e.g., oophorectomy, hysterectomy); 6.Presence of psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or expected inability to comply with long-term follow-up. II. Control Group (Age-matched healthy women) 1.Postmenopausal women; 2.Currently pregnant or lactating; 3.History of thyroid surgery or thyroid disease; 4.History of reproductive organ surgery; 5.Current use of medications that may affect reproductive endocrinology (e.g., hormonal contraceptives, ovulation induction drugs); 6.Presence of psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairment, or expected inability to comply with long-term follow-up.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Anti-mullerian hormone levels;Infertility;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Antral follicle count;Premature ovarian insufficiency;Menstrual Pattern;Pregnancy Outcome;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactXin Chen

Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University

chenxin4672@smu.edu.cn+86 20 6278 3756

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 23, 2026