Indonesian clinical practice guidelines for the management of thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy

Author: Dyah Purnamasari ¹ ; Imam Subekti ¹ ; John M. F. Adam ² ; Dicky Tahapary ¹
Author Information

1. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
2. Department of Internal Medicine, Jaury Jusuf Putera Hospital, Makasar, Indone
Collective Name:Indonesian Society of Endocrinology
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Thyroid Gland; Pregnancy; Practice Guideline; Indonesia
From: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2013;28(1):18-20
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Untreated thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy increases morbidity in the mother and fetus. Anti-thyroid medication is the first-line therapy for hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. The diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy is complicated because of seemingly insignificant and non-specific symptoms which overlap with normal changes during pregnancy. Early detection and management should be done to prevent maternal and fetal complications.
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