Thyroid diseases in pregnancy: a review.
OBJECTIVE
To provide an overview of the pathophysiology of thyroid diseases in pregnancy and the various treatment methods currently available in its management.


METHODS
Review of literature was affected through index medicus search of major published journals and books.


METHODS
Published data on thyroid diseases on women in the reproductive age group over the last four decades were utilised.


METHODS
Abstracts and full text of selected manuscripts were read and analysed to determine their contribution to this article.


RESULTS
All relevant articles were reviewed and contributions extracted.


CONCLUSIONS
Thyroid diseases are the second most common endocrinopathies in pregnancy. Numerous hormonal changes and metabolic demands occur in pregnancy resulting in complex changes in maternal thyroid function. Thyroid diseases involves a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve good metabolic control and excellent obstetric care in order to ensure normal maternal and perinatal outcome.
Olatinwo
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Maternity Hospital Wing, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Fakeye
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Lawal
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D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors
D013956:Antithyroid Agents