Thyroid disease in pregnancy

Clin Med (Lond). 2023 Mar;23(2):125-128. doi: 10.7861/clinmed.2023-0018.

Abstract

Pregnancy is accompanied by metabolic changes associated with the thyroid gland. It is therefore important to understand the underlying physiological alterations and the management of patients with thyroid disorders in pregnancy. This review focuses on the physiology and the management of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and thyroid nodules in the context of pregnancy.

Keywords: Hypothyroidism in pregnancy; hyperthyroidism in pregnancy; thyroid Stimulating hormone; thyroid nodules in pregnancy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperthyroidism* / complications
  • Hyperthyroidism* / diagnosis
  • Hyperthyroidism* / therapy
  • Hypothyroidism* / complications
  • Hypothyroidism* / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications* / therapy
  • Thyroid Diseases* / complications
  • Thyroid Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Thyroid Diseases* / therapy