title: [Hyperthyroidism and pregnancy].
abstract: The authors describe most common hyperthyroidism aetiologies that occur during pregnancy and also the immunity changes that define Graves' disease and the immunity tolerance associated to pregnancy. They also refer the clinical picture, laboratorial diagnosis and the treatment to be carried out. Medical treatment is mostly based on anti-thyroid drugs. Their characteristics and use during pregnancy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Hospital Militar Principal-Lisboa.
authors.forename: J Jácome
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: De Castro
authors.forename: Fátima
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Borges
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology