[Hypothyroidism and pregnancy].
The authors refer hypothyroidism epidemiology and physiology, enhancing the need to raise thyroid hormones and also to adjust the doses of levothyrosine, normally used in the treatment. They describe the obstetric complications that can occur in non medicated hypothyroidism pregnancies, as well to the new-born baby.
Marques
Ana Paula
AP
Serviço de Endocrinologia, Diabetes e Metabolismo, Instituto Português de Oncologia, Porto.
Santos
Ana Paula
AP
Oliveira
Maria João
MJ
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology