The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the antenatal population attending outpatient department in a tertiary health centre
Journal Title: Obs Gyne Review: Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Normal function of thyroid gland will be affected during pregnancy because of its effect on pregnancy and its hormonal variations, other diseases of thyroid gland can also cause complications to both mother and fetus. Hypothyroidism is common in pregnancy–asymptomatic. Aims &Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the antenatal population attending out patient department in a tertiary health centre in Kulasekharam. Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted at Outpatient department of, Obstetrics & Gynaecology in Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Science, Kulasekharam. It is a cross sectional study where 60 antenatal women were included. The study involved administration of pretested questionnaire and measurement of thyroid function test. Results: About 58% were diagnosed to have subclinical hypothyroidism and 10% were diagnosed to have subclinical hyperthyroidism. Conclusion: Our study shows high prevalence of thyroid abnormalities in pregnant women suggest us the need for thyroid screening in pregnancy.
Authors and Affiliations
Rema V. Nair, Manju A
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP228262
- DOI 10.17511
- Views 214
- Downloads 0
Impact on IVF outcome following Pre-IVF hysteroscopy and endometrial scratching
Background: Transvaginal ultrasonography and hysteroscopy are the tools to assess the inner architecture of the uterus. In India as such very few studies were conducted to see the effect of endometrial injury on the preg...
A clinicopathological study of correlation of clinical, sonological and histopathological findings following hysterectomy for abnormal uterine bleeding based on PALM-COEIN Classification
Background: To identify the proportion of different causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in women undergoing hysterectomy according to the PALM COEIN classification proposed by FIGO. Methods: Collection of data was done...
A study of cervical length measured ultrasonographically in prediction of preterm delivery
Introduction- Cervical length appears to be an efficient test for predicting preterm birth. Transvaginal sonography (TVS) is the preferred route for cervical assessment to identify women at increased risk of spontaneous...
Knowledge, attitude and practice towards exclusive breast feeding among lactating mothers in a South Indian Hospital
Background: Exclusive breast feeding (EBF) isconsidered when the infant does not receive any additional food or nutriment other than breast milk. Aims and Objectives: The object of the study was to assess knowledge, atti...
Correlation of cardiotocography results and perinatal outcome in gestational hypertension
Background: Early recognition of foetal distress in labour is the primary concern for the obstetrician to avoid adverse perinatal outcome. cardiotocograph is a simple non-invasive test that can serve as a screening tool...