Abstract
Thyroid hormones are important in the development of the fetus and the placenta as well as in maintaining maternal wellbeing. Thyroid disorders are common in the population as a whole, particularly in women, and therefore are common during pregnancy and the puerperium. Biochemical derangement of thyroid function tests are present in approximately 2.5–5% of pregnant women.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 169-187 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Fetal and maternal medicine review |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 03 |
Early online date | 21 Jun 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Aug 2011 |