Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy v3.6

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Overview

Thyroid diseases are the commonest cause of endocrine dysfunction in women of childbearing age and therefore encountered commonly in pregnancy. Disorders of thyroid hormone production and their treatment can affect fertility maternal well-being fetal growth and development.

Whilst hypothyroidism is common hyperthyroidism has much greater implications for pregnancy.
 

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Date Uploaded
22.06.2023
Date Review
19.06.2026
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