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    • Endocrinology
    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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    • Endocrine disorders can adversely affect fertility, pregnancy progression, and fetal development.
    • Autoimmune conditions like Addison's disease and autoimmune thyroiditis are linked to reduced fertility and increased miscarriage risk.
    • Hormonal imbalances necessitate careful management throughout pregnancy and delivery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide an overview of key endocrine disorders during pregnancy.
    • To highlight the importance of adapting endocrine disease treatment during gestation.
    • To discuss specific management strategies for common endocrine conditions in pregnant patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of endocrine disorders in pregnancy.
    • Synthesis of current clinical guidelines for managing endocrine diseases during gestation.
    • Case examples illustrating treatment adaptations for specific endocrine conditions.

    Main Results:

    • Addison's disease requires increased hydrocortisone dosage during pregnancy and delivery.
    • Hypothyroidism identified early in pregnancy necessitates prompt levothyroxine treatment.
    • Iodine supplementation is crucial for all pregnant and breastfeeding women.
    • Graves' disease treatment involves propylthiouracil in the first trimester, followed by methimazole.
    • hCG-induced thyrotoxicosis should not be treated with methimazole.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of endocrine disorders is vital for successful pregnancy outcomes.
    • Treatment protocols for endocrine diseases must be individualized and adjusted for pregnancy.
    • Adherence to updated treatment guidelines ensures optimal maternal and fetal health.