title: Subclinical thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy.
abstract: There is compelling data and a rationale for embarking on screening to identify pregnant women with some of the multiple classes of subclinical thyroid dysfunction. However, the evidence to support such screening and treatment is lacking. Several important trials are underway or undergoing peer review that may provide answers regarding routine screening and treatment for subclinical thyroid dysfunction. Until then, routine screening and treatment for subclinical thyroid dysfunction seems premature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA. brian.casey@utsouthwestern.edu
authors.forename: Brian M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Casey
mesh_terms: D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*