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

 

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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