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[Pregnancy and the thyroid gland]

J L Schlienger1, M Dreyfus

  • 1Pôle Endocrino-Diabéto-Nutrition, CHRU Hôpital de Hautepierre, Strasbourg.

Journal De Gynecologie, Obstetrique Et Biologie De La Reproduction
|January 1, 1993
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Pregnancy requires thyroid adaptation, and maternal thyroid dysfunction can impact fetal development. Maintaining a euthyroid state ensures a healthy pregnancy with minimal fetal risk.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Obstetrics
  • Reproductive Medicine

Context:

  • Pregnancy involves significant physiological thyroid changes, including increased thyroxine-binding globulin and thyroid stimulating effects from beta-hCG.
  • Maternal thyroid function is crucial for a healthy pregnancy, as fetal thyroid development is independent but can be affected by maternal conditions.
  • Thyroid disorders during pregnancy, such as Grave's disease, can lead to fetal or neonatal hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.

Purpose:

  • To review the physiological adaptations of the thyroid gland during pregnancy.
  • To discuss the diagnosis and management of maternal thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the impact of maternal thyroid status on pregnancy outcomes and fetal well-being.

Summary:

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  • The thyroid gland undergoes adaptations during pregnancy, including size increase and altered hormone-binding globulin levels.
  • Maternal thyroid dysfunction, if untreated, can affect pregnancy, while Grave's disease poses risks of fetal/neonatal hyper- or hypothyroidism.
  • Optimizing maternal thyroid function, particularly maintaining a euthyroid state, is key to a normal pregnancy and minimizing fetal risks.

    • Impact:

    • Proper management of thyroid function during pregnancy minimizes risks to the fetus.
    • Postpartum monitoring is essential for women at risk due to potential immunological rebound, Grave's disease relapse, or postpartum thyroiditis.
    • Understanding thyroid parameters and ensuring euthyroid status allows for normal pregnancy progression despite pre-existing maternal thyroid conditions.