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[Thyroid disease].

Y Ashitaka1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kobe University School of Medicine.

Nihon Sanka Fujinka Gakkai Zasshi
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
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Thyroid dysfunction affects pregnant women, with autoimmune disorders being common. Proper maternal thyroid management is crucial for preventing fetal complications and ensuring healthy infant neurodevelopment.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Obstetrics
  • Immunology

Context:

  • Thyroid dysfunction affects 0.1-0.4% of pregnant women, often due to autoimmune issues like Graves' disease.
  • Clinical signs and biochemical tests are vital for diagnosing thyroid disorders in pregnancy.
  • Maternal thyroid dysfunction can impact fetal development and neonatal thyroid status.

Purpose:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy.
  • To highlight the role of maternal thyroid antibodies and their transplacental effects.
  • To discuss the implications of untreated maternal thyroid disease on fetal outcomes and neonatal health.

Summary:

  • Thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy requires careful monitoring using thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4 levels.

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  • Maternal TSH receptor antibodies can cause transient neonatal hyper- or hypothyroidism.
  • Antithyroid drugs like propylthiouracil are used to manage maternal hyperthyroidism, with dosage adjusted to maintain normal maternal thyroid function and minimize fetal risk.

    • Impact:

    • Optimal maternal thyroid management reduces the risk of fetal malformations associated with hyperthyroidism.
    • Adequate treatment of maternal hypothyroidism is linked to better neurodevelopmental outcomes in children.
    • Understanding the impact of maternal thyroid status is essential for ensuring positive pregnancy and neonatal outcomes.