Title: Study of prevalence of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and its outcome
Authors: Dr Aparna Shukla, Dr Sanjaya Sharma, Dr Ishan Dixit
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i5.32
Abstract
Introduction: Thyroid disorders are one of the most common treatable cause of prenatal mortality. Maternal thyroid disorders during early pregnancy can influence the pregnancy outcome and fetal development.
Aim and Objective: Study of prevalence of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and its outcome.
Material and Method: It was a prospective study done in department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in
Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi for a period of 6 months.
Result: Out of total 150 cases, majority belong to 21-35 years age group. The prevalence of thyroid disorder in pregnant women (150) in our study was 12.0%.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis of thyroid disease using serum TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 levels in all reproductive females can improve pregnancy outcome and decrease perinatal & neonatal mortality and impact on fertility.
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