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[Thyroid profile in normal pregnancy]

N Wohllk1, M Osorio, J Aguayo

  • 1Depto de Medicina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile.

Revista Medica De Chile
|June 1, 1993
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Thyroid hormone levels change significantly during early pregnancy, with thyroid-binding globulin (TBG) and human chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG) playing key roles. These hormones influence thyroid function and TSH levels in expectant mothers.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Biology
  • Biochemistry

Context:

  • Pregnancy involves significant physiological adaptations, including alterations in thyroid hormone metabolism.
  • Understanding these changes is crucial for monitoring maternal and fetal health.
  • Adequate iodine nutrition is essential for normal thyroid function during gestation.

Purpose:

  • To update the thyroid hormone profile in pregnant women with sufficient iodine intake.
  • To analyze physiological thyroid changes during pregnancy.
  • To elucidate the roles of thyroid-binding globulin (TBG) and human chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG) in these adaptations.

Summary:

  • This study monitored 106 pregnant women and 30 controls, measuring various thyroid hormones and biochemical markers.

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  • Early pregnancy (weeks 6-14) showed significant increases in total T3 (T3t), total T4 (T4t), free T4 (T41), TBG, and bHCG, with a decrease in TSH.
  • Positive correlations between TBG and T3t/T4t, and between bHCG and T41, suggest TBG influences hormone levels and bHCG acts as a thyroid stimulator, inhibiting TSH.

    • Impact:

    • Provides updated reference ranges for thyroid hormones in pregnant women with adequate iodine status.
    • Highlights the significant impact of TBG and bHCG on thyroid hormone dynamics during early gestation.
    • Contributes to a better understanding of thyroid physiology in pregnancy, aiding clinical interpretation and management.