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Review
. 2012 Jun;26(2-3):137-40.
doi: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2012.03.004. Epub 2012 Jun 2.

Thyroid function in pregnancy

Angela M Leung  1
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Review

Thyroid function in pregnancy

Angela M Leung. J Trace Elem Med Biol. 2012 Jun.

Abstract

Iodine is required for the production of thyroid hormones. Normal thyroid function during pregnancy is important for both the mother and developing fetus. This review discusses the changes in thyroid physiology that occur during pregnancy, the significance of thyroid function tests and thyroid antibody titers assessed during pregnancy, and the potential obstetric complications associated with maternal hypothyroidism.

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