Subclinical Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy: A Clinical Review.
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2014-10
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Traditionally, overt hypothyroidism cases during pregnancy have been treated due to its adverse effect on fetus as well as on
mother. Evidences are now available for the need of treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) during pregnancy. SCH is
the commonest form of hypothyroidism in pregnancy and is usually due to progressive thyroid destruction due to autoimmune
thyroid disease. The prevalence and incidence of SCH is found to be more in South Asia than other parts of the world. This
review revealed that screening should be mandatory followed by identification of antithyroid antibody positive cases because
they require treatment with oral levothyroxine.
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Subclinical hypothyroidism, autoimmune thyroid disease, antithyroid antibody, levothyroxine
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Mohanty Rajat, Patnaik Sudipta, Ramani Babita. Subclinical Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy: A Clinical Review. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice. 2014 Oct; 25(5): 449-454.