The influences of maternal thyroid dysfunction on children
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2015.01.018
- VernacularTitle:孕母甲状腺功能异常对子代的影响
- Author:
Ting XIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Thyroid dysfunction;
Pregnancy;
Children
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2015;42(1):58-61
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
A series of changes of maternal thyroid hormones occur during pregnancy.The growth and development of offspring,especially the growth of the thyroid gland,depends a lot on maternal normal thyroid function.If the thyroid dysfunction of pregnant women is not diagnosed and treated properly,the children may suffer with serious consequences,including fetal loss (abortion,stillbirth),premature birth,congenital malformation,hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism,delayed development of the nervous system,etc.Maternal thyroid dysfunction even influences the long-term growth of offspring.Therefore,we should detect and control thyroid dysfunction of pregnant women and their children as early as possible,in order to improve the survival rate and life quality of the offspring.
