Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2009):

Thyroid function: the complexity of maternal hypothyroidism during pregnancy.

Full Abstract

Uncertainty exists about the best approach to manage levothyroxine dosage in women with hypothyroidism, once they become pregnant. The etiology of an individual's hypothyroidism might be a key determinant of the optimal time and duration of dose adjustments, say the authors of a retrospective review published in the journal Thyroid.

Author information

Author/s: Alexander, Erik K (EK);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: News

Journal: Nature reviews. Endocrinology (Nat Rev Endocrinol), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 5 (issue 9) : pp 480-1

Dates: Created 2009/08/19; Completed 2009/10/23;

PMID: 19690560, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/23/2009, IMS Date: )

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Drug Administration Schedule Female Humans Hypothyroidism - drug therapy

Hypothyroidism - drug therapy Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications - drug therapy Thyroxine - therapeutic use

Associated Chemicals: Thyroxine (7488-70-2)

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