Impact of hypothyroidism on pregnancy

• Published in: International journal of innovation and applied studies Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 536 - 540
• Main Authors: Watfeh, R, Matar, K, Tamim, K, Youssfi, M, Bargach, S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Rabat International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies 01.08.2021
• Subjects: Antibodies; Fetuses; Hormones; Hypertension; Hypothyroidism; Iodine; Physiology; Preeclampsia; Pregnancy; Quotients; Thyroid gland; Thyroxine; Womens health

It is estimated that more than 2% of pregnant women have hypothyroidism and that the incidence of treated hypothyroidism prior to pregnancy is around 0.3% of pregnancies. In the majority of cases, hypothyroidism is mild and is due to an autoimmune mechanism, as evidenced by the presence of anti-TPO...