Thyroid disease in pregnancy.
Some interesting recent developments have influenced the modern management of thyroid disease in pregnancy and enhanced our understanding of the interaction between maternal and fetal thyroid function, including the complex role of the placenta. This article will review the latest ideas in this area.
Girling
J C
JC
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth TW7 6AF.
D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D012016:Reference Values; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000097:blood; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D013974:Thyroxine