The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the antenatal population attending outpatient department in a tertiary health centre
Journal Title: Obs Gyne Review: Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Normal function of thyroid gland will be affected during pregnancy because of its effect on pregnancy and its hormonal variations, other diseases of thyroid gland can also cause complications to both mother and fetus. Hypothyroidism is common in pregnancy–asymptomatic. Aims &Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the antenatal population attending out patient department in a tertiary health centre in Kulasekharam. Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted at Outpatient department of, Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Science, Kulasekharam. It is a cross sectional study where 60 antenatal women were included. The study involved administration of pretested questionnaire and measurement of thyroid function test. Results: About 58% were diagnosed to have subclinical hypothyroidism and 10% were diagnosed to have subclinical hyperthyroidism. Conclusion: Our study shows high prevalence of thyroid abnormalities in pregnant women suggest us the need for thyroid screening in pregnancy.
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Rema V. Nair, Manju A
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