Current Issues regarding Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

Authors

  • M. Moga Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • S. Banciu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • O. Dimienescu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • E. Rosculete Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • A. Pascu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • P. Ifteni Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

subclinical hypothyroidism, overt hypothyroidism, universal screening of thyroid

Abstract

The impact of hypothyroidism on pregnancy leads to an increased frequency of obstetric maternal and fetal complications. The universal screening for the detection of hypothyroidism in pregnancy remains a controversial topic. This article presents the current issues of hypothyroidism in pregnancy, and certain aspects of diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and screening.

Author Biographies

M. Moga, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Medicine

S. Banciu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Medicine

O. Dimienescu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Medicine

E. Rosculete, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Medicine

A. Pascu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Medicine

P. Ifteni, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Medicine

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Published

2014-07-16

Issue

Vol. 7(56) No. 1 (2014)

Section

MEDICAL SCIENCES