Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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Hypothyroidism in pregnancy causes:
High-Yield Explanation
Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy.The majority of cases of hypothyroidism are due to autoimmune diseases. If pregnant and untreated there will be increased chance of miscarriage.An association has been repoed between untreated hypothyroidism and mildly reduced IQ and neurodevelopmental delay in the baby. TEXT BOOK OF OBSTETRICS,Sheila Balakrishnan,2nd edition,page no 328