Open AccessObstetric controversies in thyroidology
Author(s) -
Ambika Gopalakrishnan Unnikrishnan,
Shilpa Bhosale,
Sanjay Kalra
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.119498
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , thyroid , thyroid disease , fetus , first trimester , disease , pediatrics , obstetrics , endocrinology , genetics , biology
It is well known that thyroid disorders commonly affect women. The care of pregnant women affected by thyroid disease is an important clinical challenge for endocrinologists. Hypothyroidism is the commonest problem, and maternal hypothyroxinemia has been linked to adverse feto-maternal outcomes. This article would discuss the controversy regarding first-trimester thyroid hormone deficiency and fetal brain development. Certain obstetric controversies in the management of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy, including the indications of TSH receptor antibody measurements and fetal thyroid status monitoring would also be discussed.