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Hypothyroidism in pregnancy.

A L Kennedy, D A Montgomery

    British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
    |March 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Maternal hypothyroidism during pregnancy may not harm the fetus. In some cases, fetal thyroid hormone transfer can improve maternal thyroid function later in pregnancy, potentially allowing for withholding of replacement therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • Reproductive Health

    Background:

    • Hypothyroidism in pregnancy requires careful management to ensure optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.
    • Thyroid hormone plays a critical role in fetal development.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of pregnant women with hypothyroidism are presented.
    • One patient exhibited spontaneous improvement in thyroid function during the third trimester.

    Findings:

    • The improvement in maternal hypothyroidism was attributed to the placental transfer of fetal thyroid hormone.
    • Both mothers delivered healthy infants, indicating no adverse fetal effects.

    Implications:

    • This suggests that in advanced pregnancy, withholding thyroid replacement therapy may be safe if maternal hypothyroidism is diagnosed late.
  • Further research is needed to confirm the safety and efficacy of withholding therapy in specific clinical scenarios.