postpartum thyroiditis Flashcards

1
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what

A

condition where there are changes in thyroid function within 12hrs delivey

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stages

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  1. thyrotoxicosis (first 3mo)
  2. hypothyroid (3-6mo)
  3. gradual return to normal (within 1yr)
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3
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Mx

A

thyrotoxicosis - propanolol

hypothyroidism - levothyroxine

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4
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monitoring

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annual TFT monitoring even after resolved

to identify those who go on to develop long-term hypothyroidism

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