Thyroid disorders are prevalent in pregnant women. Furthermore, thyroid hormone has a
critical role in fetal development and thyroid dysfunction can adversely affect obstetric …

Background Adequate maternal thyroid function is important for an uncomplicated
pregnancy. Although multiple observational studies have evaluated the association between …

Background: Thyroid disease in pregnancy is a common clinical problem. Since the
guidelines for the management of these disorders by the American Thyroid Association …

Thyroid dysfunction and diabetes mellitus are closely linked. Several studies have
documented the increased prevalence of thyroid disorders in patients with diabetes mellitus …

Adequate thyroid hormone availability is important for an uncomplicated pregnancy and
optimal fetal growth and development. Overt thyroid disease is associated with a wide range …

Background: The impact of subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) and of levothyroxine
replacement in pregnant women with SCH is unclear. The aims of this study were to assess …

Pregnancy has a profound impact on the thyroid gland and thyroid function. The gland
increases 10% in size during pregnancy in iodine-replete countries and by 20%–40% in …

Background: Obesity and maternal age are the two most important factors independently
affecting the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, the age differences in the …

Context: Maternal thyroid dysfunction, especially in early pregnancy, may lead to pregnancy
complications and adverse birth outcomes. Few population-based prospective studies have …

Context: Thyroid diseases are inconsistently reported to increase risk for pregnancy
complications. Objective: The objective of this study was to study pregnancy complications …