Hyperthyroidism and pregnancy

Abstract Association of hyperthyroidism and pregnancy is not an unusual event, and has an impact on both the mother and fetus. After delivery, it may also affect the newborn and the nursing mother. Clinical management of this situation is quite different from that required by non-pregnant hyperthyro...

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Published in:Endocrinologia y nutrición (English ed.) 2013-11, Vol.60 (9), p.535-543
Main Author: Gargallo Fernández, Manuel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Embarazo
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Enfermedad de Graves
Gestational transient thyrotoxicosis
Graves’ disease
Hiperemesis gravídica
Hipertiroidismo
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hyperthyroidism
Pregnancy
Tirotoxicosis gestacional transitoria
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Summary:Abstract Association of hyperthyroidism and pregnancy is not an unusual event, and has an impact on both the mother and fetus. After delivery, it may also affect the newborn and the nursing mother. Clinical management of this situation is quite different from that required by non-pregnant hyperthyroid women and poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. This review addresses aspects related to the unique characteristics of biochemical assessment of thyroid function in pregnancy, the potential causes of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy, and the clinical and therapeutic approach in each case. Special attention is paid to pregnancy complicated with Graves’ disease and its different the maternal, fetal, neonatal, and postnatal consequences.
ISSN:2173-5093
2173-5093
DOI:10.1016/j.endoen.2013.11.008