What is it about?

A systematic review on Pregnancy Complications Associated With Maternal Hypothyroidism

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Why is it important?

The dose of levothyroxine that is required to maintain euthyroidism is still questioned, but studies have suggested that levothyroxine should be adjusted according to the gestational period and laboratory profile

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Target Audience: Obstetricians and gynecologists, family physicians. Learning Objectives: After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to examine the association between hypothyroidism and pregnancy complications; compare the complications related to hypothyroidism before, during, and after pregnancy; analyze the relationship between complications encountered and the results of laboratory tests; and assess the ways in which the treatment is commonly performed.

Izabel Demarchi
Universidade Estadual de Maringá

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This page is a summary of: Pregnancy Complications Associated With Maternal Hypothyroidism, Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, April 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health,
DOI: 10.1097/ogx.0000000000000547.
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