Preconception management of hyperthyroidism and thyroid status in subsequent pregnancy: a population-based cohort study.
Caroline MinassianLowri A AllenOnyebuchi OkosiemeBijay VaidyaPeter N TaylorPublished in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2023)
The management of women with hyperthyroidism who become pregnant is suboptimal, particularly in those with preconception definitive treatment, and needs urgent improvement. Better thyroid monitoring and prenatal counselling are needed to optimise thyroid status, reduce teratogenic drug exposure, and ultimately reduce the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.