Evaluation of adherence to levothyroxine and out-of-range thyroid-stimulating hormone levels in pregnant women with primary hypothyroidism.

Ömercan Topaloğlu Arzu Yavuz Ahsen Banu Tiryaki Aylıkcı

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

Non-adherence and treatment failure are frequent in LT4-treated pregnant women. Adherence seems not to be associated with treatment success. Regular follow-up may improve adherence. Our study is the first to analyse both treatment success and adherence to LT4 in pregnancy.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
glycemic control
type diabetes
replacement therapy
adipose tissue
combination therapy
insulin resistance
pregnancy outcomes