Mulik, JayshreePratapan, PriyaAgrawal, Nilesh2019-11-252019-11-252019-11Mulik Jayshree, Pratapan Priya, Agrawal Nilesh. Study Of Thyroid Disorders In Pregnancy & Its Effect On Maternal & Perinatal Outcomes At A Tertiary Care Centre. Paripex - Indian Journal Of Research. 2019 Nov; 8(11): 3-52250-1991http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/185663Background: Thyroid disorders are reported at high prevalence during pregnancy, affecting ~5% of all pregnancies. Maternal thyroid disorders are implicated to influence foeto–maternal outcomes. Objective: To estimate prevalence of thyroid disorders in pregnant women and study the maternal and perinatal outcome with thyroid disorders. Methodology: 864 pregnant women were screened for thyroid disorders & were evaluated for maternal & foetal complications by predefined outcome measures. Observations: Of 864 patients screened, 105 were diagnosed with thyroid abnormality and followed up till delivery, with newborn thyroid profile on day 7. Of 105 participants having thyroid abnormalities; 88 had subclinical hypothyroid (83.8%), 14 (13.3%) had overt hypothyroidism. Significant associations were noted between various maternal & foetal complications and thyroid disorders. Conclusion: Thyroid disorders were more commonly associated with maternal and foetal complications.PregnancyThyroid DisorderJournal ArticleIndiaAssociate Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Government Medical College & Hospital, NagpurObstetrician & GynaecologistTutor, Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur