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[The effect of pre-eclampsia on thyroid gland function]

Lj Vojvodić1, V Sulović, M Pervulov

  • 1GAK UKC, Beograd.

Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Thyroid disorders like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism significantly increase the risk of developing pre-eclampsia in pregnant women. This study highlights thyroid disease as a key risk factor for pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatology

Context:

  • Investigated 183 pregnant women over 10 years (1981-1990) at the University Clinical Centre, Belgrade.
  • Included patients with thyroid disorders, euthyroid pre-eclampsia cases, and healthy pregnant controls.
  • Analyzed pre-eclampsia incidence based on thyroid status, therapy, and metabolic condition.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women with thyroid disorders.
  • To analyze the influence of thyroid disease on pre-eclampsia development.
  • To explore the relationship between thyroid function and pre-eclampsia.

Summary:

  • A statistically significant higher incidence of pre-eclampsia was observed in pregnant women with hyperthyroidism (26.0%) and hypothyroidism (26.8%).

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  • Euthyroid patients with pre-eclampsia showed lower total/free thyroxine and higher thyroid-stimulating hormone compared to healthy controls.
  • Thyroid diseases are identified as a predisposing factor and risk factor for pre-eclampsia development.

    • Impact:

    • Establishes thyroid disorders as a significant risk factor for pre-eclampsia.
    • Suggests the need for further research into the pathogenetic mechanisms linking thyroid dysfunction and pre-eclampsia.
    • Highlights the importance of monitoring thyroid function in pregnant women to potentially mitigate pre-eclampsia risk.