Long-term hypothyroidism in patients started on levothyroxine during pregnancy.

Sophie DemartinStefan Matei Constantinescu Kris Gustave Poppe Dominique MaiterRaluca Maria FurnicaOrsalia AlexopoulouChantal DaumerieFrederic DebièveMaria-Cristina Burlacu

Published in: European thyroid journal (2024)

One-third of the patients who started on LT4 during pregnancy had long-term hypothyroidism. The TSH level at treatment initiation and the LT4 dose during pregnancy could guide the decision for continuing long-term LT4.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
replacement therapy
patient reported outcomes
decision making