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Thyroid Diseases In Pregnancy: A Review
Abstract
Objective: To provide an overview of the pathophysiology of thyroid diseases in pregnancy and the various treatment methods currently available in its management.
Data source: Review of literature was affected through index medicus search of major published journals and books.
Data selection: Published data on thyroid diseases on women in the reproductive age group over the last four decades were utilised.
Data extraction: Abstracts and full text of selected manuscripts were read and analysed to determine their contribution to this article.
Data synthesis: All relevant articles were reviewed and contributions extracted. Conclusion: Thyroid diseases are the second most common endocrinopathies in pregnancy. Numerous hormonal changes and metabolic demands occur in pregnancy resulting in complex changes in maternal thyroid function. Thyroid diseases involves a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve good metabolic control and excellent obstetric care in order to ensure normal maternal and perinatal outcome.
Data source: Review of literature was affected through index medicus search of major published journals and books.
Data selection: Published data on thyroid diseases on women in the reproductive age group over the last four decades were utilised.
Data extraction: Abstracts and full text of selected manuscripts were read and analysed to determine their contribution to this article.
Data synthesis: All relevant articles were reviewed and contributions extracted. Conclusion: Thyroid diseases are the second most common endocrinopathies in pregnancy. Numerous hormonal changes and metabolic demands occur in pregnancy resulting in complex changes in maternal thyroid function. Thyroid diseases involves a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve good metabolic control and excellent obstetric care in order to ensure normal maternal and perinatal outcome.
