Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy
Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy 1. What every clinician should know Overt hyperthyroidism complicates approximately2/1000 of pregnancies. Pregnant women with hyperthyroidism are at increased risk for spontaneous pregnancy loss, congestive heart failure, thyroid storm, preterm birth, preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and associated increased perinatal morbidity and mortality. The most common cause of overt hyperthyroidism is Graves’ disease,…