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| Sat, 07-17-2004 - 10:23pm |
Pregnant Women Need to Monitor Their Thyroid
Those with underactive gland should boost thyroid hormone intake
By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
Those with underactive gland should boost thyroid hormone intake
By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, July 14 (HealthDayNews) -- Women struggling with diminished thyroid function should increase their intake of thyroid hormones at the earliest sign of pregnancy, a new study indicates.
The dangers of hypothyroidism -- low thyroid function -- to mother and fetus are well-established, said Dr. Erik K. Alexander, lead author of the study that appears in the July 15 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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| Mon, 07-19-2004 - 8:44am |
This is a great article and great information. Thanks for posting it! Cathy :)
