HYPOTHYROIDISM IN PREGNANCY

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Dr Subhalaxmi Dash
Dr Sudhanshu Sekhara Nanda
Dr Mahija Sahu
Dr Chintamani Mahanta

Keywords

Hypothyroidism, pregnancy, subclinical hypothyroidism, targeted screening, universal screening

Abstract

Back ground: Pregnancy is a period that places great physiological stress on both the mother and the fetus. When pregnancy is compounded by endocrine disorders such as hypothyroidism, the potential for maternal and fetal adverse outcomes can be immense.


Setting: This prospective observational study was conducted in Obstetrics & Gynaecology department of MKCG Medical College, Berhampur, Odisha.  


Aim: To study the maternal-fetal outcome and complications during pregnancy, labor and post-partum period presents a special importance in presentday obstetrics in hypothyroidism.


Observation: Present study showed that there is significant association between thyroid disorders and adverse perinatal outcome


Conclusion: Prompt diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism in pregnancy is very essential. Subclinical hypothyroidism also needs to be detected and treated to prevent adverse outcomes, especially maternal. Post-partum follow-up is mandatory. Recent evidence seems to indicate that universal screening might be a better option.

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