Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Disease During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period.

of the Clinical Problem Thyroid hormone production increases during pregnancy. Thyroid dysfunction is common during pregnancy, and both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes. Accurate assessment of thyroid status and management of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women are crucial to optimize maternal-fetal outcomes.

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