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  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Overt maternal hypothyroidism requires immediate treatment, but evidence on subclinical hypothyroidism and thyroxine benefits is mixed.
  • Diagnosing subclinical hypothyroidism relies on elevated serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), which is influenced by numerous variables.
  • Established TSH reference ranges in pregnancy may not be universally applicable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the factors affecting thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) measurements in pregnancy.
  • To discuss the implications of current TSH reference ranges for diagnosing subclinical hypothyroidism.
  • To highlight the need for updated TSH reference ranges in pregnant populations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on maternal thyroid function during pregnancy.
  • Analysis of factors influencing serum TSH concentrations.
  • Comparison of current TSH guidelines with recent research findings.

Main Results:

  • Serum TSH levels are affected by gestational age, analytical methods, maternal antibodies, ethnicity, iodine intake, and time of day.
  • The commonly used 97.5th percentile TSH upper limit of 2.5 mIU/L in early pregnancy may be inaccurate.
  • More realistic TSH upper limits range from 3.0 to 4.0 mIU/L, varying by analytical method.
  • Ethnicity may also significantly impact TSH and free thyroxine (FT4) reference limits.

Conclusions:

  • Current diagnostic criteria for subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy may require revision.
  • Accurate TSH reference ranges are crucial for appropriate maternal hypothyroidism diagnosis and management.
  • Further research is needed to establish ethnicity-specific TSH and FT4 reference ranges in pregnancy.