While iodine is well-known for thyroid health, its role extends far beyond. Thyroid hormones, which are iodine-dependent, are pivotal in regulating menstrual cycles, ovulation, and overall fertility. Adequate iodine levels are crucial for optimal thyroid function, which directly supports a healthy reproductive system. Studies indicate that iodine deficiency can impair fertility, and supplementation can improve pregnancy rates.
Most physicians & surgeons view lodine from the narrow perspective of its use as an antiseptic and disinfectant for surgical wound. It is therefore that the international council for control of lodine deficiency disorders recommend the use of lodized salt. The life expectancy of Japanese is 81.25 years because they eat a lot of seaweed which includes brown, red and green algae rich in lodine and it is internationally accepted that the infant mortality rate in Japan is lowest in the world even half of the infant mortality in US. lodine in the body also act as antioxidant. In organic lodine neutralized hydrogen peroxide thereby preventing it to become hydroxyl radical which is very specific for Kelp (algea) which absorb increased amount of Iodine when placed under oxidative stress.
Our study is quite interesting in terms of its results as oral lodine twice daily is found to be effective in reducing the ovarian volume, regaining menstrual irregularity and improving fertility. The Algea which is present in this lodine polymer is a very rich source of lodine, the addition of Ascorbic acid is also used for neutralizing lodine and manufacturing of lodine polymer. It proves that there is functional correlation between ovaries and thyroid gland thyroid disorders interact with ovarian function. Also treating thyroid dysfunction can reverse menstrual abnormalities and thus fertility in cases of polycystic ovarian syndrome.