Can prolonged pregnancy complicate hypothyroidism?

Can prolonged pregnancy complicate hypothyroidism?

Contrast media-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a well-known complication of radiological examinations employing iodine contrast media (I-CM). The rapid development and frequent use of coronary interventions and multi-channel detector computed tomography with concomitant administration of relatively large doses of I-CM has contributed to an increasing number of CIN cases during the last few years. ...

Severe Prolonged Hypothyroidism

Background. Hashimoto's thyroiditis usually presents with nonspecific systemic symptoms. The purpose of our study was to characterize the various properties of severe ongoing hypothyroidism and the rate of normalization following treatment. Methods. An adolescent girl with severe primary hypothyroidism was studied. Clinical evaluation, laboratory testing, brain magnetic resonance imaging, resti...

Inm-7: Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy

A normal pregnancy results in a number of important physiological and hormonal changes that alter thyroid function. These changes mean that laboratory tests of thyroid function must be interpreted with caution during pregnancy. Levels of thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) and production of T3 and T4 hormones and the daily requirement of iodine in pregnancy are increased to 50%, TSH receptor stimu...

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy.

QUESTION I have a 27-year-old patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism in the 8th week of pregnancy. She received conflicting opinions regarding risk for her baby and wants to get more information. I also found conflicting information in the literature. How should I advise her? ANSWER Pregnant patients with untreated hypothyroidism are at increased risk of obstetric complications. Adequate treat...

Hypothyroidism and pregnancy.