Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Maternal-fetal thyroid function in pregnancy.

D A Fisher

    Clinics in Perinatology
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Pregnancy significantly alters maternal thyroid function, primarily due to placental influence. This review details these maternal changes and explores the development of the fetal thyroid system.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Development of a paw paw herbal shampoo for the removal of head lice.

    Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology·2003
    Same author

    An audit of the use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in septic shock.

    Internal medicine journal·2002
    Same author

    Neonatal thyroid enlargement associated with propylthiouracil therapy of Graves' disease during pregnancy: a problem revisited.

    The Journal of pediatrics·2001
    Same author

    The state and future of Mars polar science and exploration.

    Icarus·2001
    Same author

    3,3'-Diiodothyronine sulfate excretion in maternal urine reflects fetal thyroid function in sheep.

    Pediatric research·2001
    Same author

    Court procedures for handling intoxicated drivers.

    Alcohol research & health : the journal of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism·2001

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Reproductive Biology
    • Developmental Biology

    Background:

    • Pregnancy induces substantial physiological adaptations in maternal endocrine systems.
    • The placenta plays a crucial role in mediating these maternal adaptations.
    • Understanding thyroid function during pregnancy is vital for maternal and fetal well-being.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize current knowledge on maternal thyroid function changes during pregnancy.
    • To discuss the developmental timeline of the fetal thyroid system (ontogenesis).

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on pregnancy and thyroid function.
    • Review of studies on fetal thyroid development.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Maternal thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels typically decrease in early pregnancy.
    • Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) produced by the placenta stimulates maternal thyroid hormone production.
    • The fetal thyroid gland begins to develop and produce hormones during gestation.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal thyroid function undergoes significant, placenta-mediated adjustments during pregnancy.
    • Fetal thyroid system development is a complex process occurring throughout gestation.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the implications of these changes.