Management of Endocrinopathies in Pregnancy: A Review of Current Evidence

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2019 Mar 4;16(5):781. doi: 10.3390/ijerph16050781.

Abstract

Pregnancy in women with associated endocrine conditions is a therapeutic challenge for clinicians. These disorders may be common, such us thyroid disorders and diabetes, or rare, including adrenal and parathyroid disease and pituitary dysfunction. With the development of assisted reproductive techniques, the number of pregnancies with these conditions has increased. It is necessary to recognize symptoms and correct diagnosis for a proper pharmacotherapeutic management in order to avoid adverse side effects both in mother and fetus. This review summarizes the pharmacotherapy of these clinical situations in order to reduce maternal and fetal morbidity.

Keywords: adrenal disorders; diabetes insipidus; parathyroid; pharmacotherapeutic management; pituitary; pregnancy; thyroid.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Endocrine System Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / drug therapy*