title: Subclinical hypothyroidism in the infertile female population: a guideline.
abstract: There is controversy regarding whether to treat subtle abnormalities of thyroid dysfunction in the infertile female patient. This guideline document reviews the risks and benefits of treating subclinical hypothyroidism in female patients with a history of infertility and miscarriage, as well as obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in this population.
authors.affiliation: ASRM@asrm.org
mesh_terms: D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Thyroid-stimulating hormone; fertility treatment; infertility; levothyroxine treatment; screening