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[Thyroid dysfunction and pregnancy].

Patrice Rodien1, Régis Coutant, Claudine Vasseur

  • 1Endocrinologie, CHU d'Angers, 49033, Angers. PaRodien@chu-angers.fr

La Revue Du Praticien
|April 14, 2005
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Pregnancy alters thyroid hormone levels, necessitating careful management of maternal and fetal thyroid health. Early detection and treatment of thyroid dysfunction are crucial for optimal pregnancy outcomes and child development.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatology

Context:

  • Pregnancy is a physiological state characterized by thyroid hyperstimulation, leading to significant changes in thyroid hormone levels.
  • Thyroid hormone values during pregnancy must be interpreted considering gestational age.
  • Thyroid dysfunction, including hyperthyroidism (often Graves' disease) and hypothyroidism, poses risks to both mother and fetus.

Purpose:

  • To review the management of thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary care for maternal, fetal, and neonatal complications.
  • To discuss the therapeutic balance in treating maternal hyperthyroidism with antithyroid drugs.

Summary:

  • Thyroid hormone levels change during pregnancy and require gestational age-specific analysis.

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  • Management of hyperthyroidism involves balancing maternal euthyroidism with the risk of fetal hypothyroidism.
  • Fetal thyroid function is assessed via maternal antibodies, drug dosage, and ultrasound monitoring.
  • Maternal hypothyroidism is linked to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, including impaired offspring cognitive development.
  • Thyroid autoimmunity is associated with reduced fertility and increased spontaneous abortion rates.

    • Impact:

    • Emphasizes the need for vigilant monitoring and management of thyroid health throughout pregnancy.
    • Underscores the potential long-term neurodevelopmental impact of untreated maternal hypothyroidism on offspring.
    • Advocates for broader indications for thyroid dysfunction screening in pregnant individuals.
    • Highlights the critical role of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex thyroid conditions during gestation.