hypothyroidism

Question 1

Hypothyroidism in pregnancy is associated with

Answer 1

increased rates of
spontaneous abortion, preeclampsia, placental abruption, intrauterine
growth restriction, prematurity, and intrauterine fetal demise

** Neonatal hypothyroidism is a serious complication of hypothyroidism in
pregnancy.

Question 2

Hypothyroidism

Answer 2

Decreased T3 and T4 , increased TSH.

Question 3

most commonly caused by

Answer 3

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Question 4

TSH should be monitored every ?

Answer 4

** every trimester ( if we didn’t change the drug dose)

**every 4 weeks if a change in dosing is required

Question 5

Hypothyroidism treatment in pregnancy

Answer 5

Levothyroxine (T4) is the treatment of choice and is usually started at doses of
2 μg/kg