A retrospective analysis of thyroid disease in pregnancy at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto, South Africa

• Published in: South African journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (1999) Vol. 23; no. 3; pp. 85 - 88
• Main Authors: Huddle, K.R.L., Dickens, C., Nicolaou, V., Menezes, C.N., Droste, C., Shires, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG) 01.12.2017; Health & Medical Publishing Group
• Subjects: Analysis; Causes of; Epidemiology; Health aspects; Hypothyroidism; Medical research; Patient outcomes; Pregnancy; Pregnant women; South Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa

Background. Thyroid diseases in pregnancy are associated with adverse outcomes for both mother and fetus. No studies have been reported examining the spectrum and nature of such disorders in the black population of South Africa. Objective. To examine thyroid disorders in pregnancy at Chris Hani Bara...