Thyroid function in pregnancy.
Iodine is required for the production of thyroid hormones. Normal thyroid function during pregnancy is important for both the mother and developing fetus. This review discusses the changes in thyroid physiology that occur during pregnancy, the significance of thyroid function tests and thyroid antibody titers assessed during pregnancy, and the potential obstetric complications associated with maternal hypothyroidism.
Boston University School of Medicine, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, 88 East Newton Street, Evans 201, Boston, MA, USA. Angela.Leung@bmc.org
Angela M
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Leung
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000502:physiology