Thyroid Dysfunction during pregnancy can increase the risk of gestational diabetes, in the second half of pregnancy. This type of dysfunction has also been linked to premature delivery in the past.
Eastern Region Of India Records Highest Number Of Men With Thyroid Dysfunction
The younger population (31-45 years) was at a higher risk of thyroid dysfunction (30.33%) than the older population in the age group of 46-60 years (25.81%).
The younger population (31-45 years) was at a higher risk of thyroid dysfunction (30.33%) than the older population in the age group of 46-60 years (25.81%).
‘Women with thyroid abnormalities in the first half of pregnancy are at an increased risk for gestational diabetes’
The researchers also warned that after birth, it might also cause the baby to develop conditions like hypoglycemia -- low blood sugar -- which can be dangerous if not treated correctly. "Our study found that women with thyroid abnormalities in the first half of pregnancy are at an increased risk for gestational diabetes, a common pregnancy complication that can cause short and long-term health problems for women and their children," said senior study author Cuilin Zhang of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Rockville, part of the US National Institutes of Health.
In the study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, the team examined medical records of 107 women with gestational diabetes and 214 other pregnant women.
Thyroid Dysfunction Ranks Ninth Among Top 10 Common Ailments Affecting Indians
With 42 million Indians with thyroid disorders, Eastern India has highest percentage of thyroid abnormality with 25.2%, and south has the lowest with 19.4%.
With 42 million Indians with thyroid disorders, Eastern India has highest percentage of thyroid abnormality with 25.2%, and south has the lowest with 19.4%.
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Recommendations for Treating Thyroid Dysfunction During and After Pregnancy
The 2007 Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for management of thyroid disease during pregnancy and postpartum have been revised by the Endocrine Society.
The 2007 Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for management of thyroid disease during pregnancy and postpartum have been revised by the Endocrine Society.
Risk of Complications High Even With Mild Thyroid Dysfunction During First Trimester
A new study to be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 94th Annual Meeting reveals that the risk of serious complications is high even with moderate thyroid dysfunction during early pregnancy.
A new study to be presented at The Endocrine Society’s 94th Annual Meeting reveals that the risk of serious complications is high even with moderate thyroid dysfunction during early pregnancy.
