Thyroid disease and other endocrine disorders in pregnancy.
Endocrine disorders, in particular, thyroid disorders, are common in pregnancy. The endocrine adaptation to pregnancy, need for adequate iodine supplementation, and thyroxine replacement are presented. In addition, autoimmune diseases of the thyroid and pituitary that may occur subsequent to the immune changes of pregnancy and the postpartum period are discussed. A brief account of the presentation of other endocrine disorders (ie, pituitary,parathyroid, calcium, adrenal and gonadal disorders) also is given, along with their evaluation and management.
Nader
Shahla
S
Division of Endocrinology and Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, University of Texas Medical School-Houston, 6431 Fannin Street, Suite 3.604, Houston, TX 77030, USA. shahla.nader-eftekhari@uth.tmc.edu
D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011295:Prenatal Care; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*