Pregnancy & Thyroid Monitoring

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Pregnancy & Thyroid Monitoring
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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



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 :)