Abstract
During pregnancy the production and metabolism of thyroid hormone change. Appropriate monitoring of thyroid-stimulating hormone levels with trimester-specific reference ranges is essential to avoid adverse effects in the pregnant woman and fetus.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 47-54 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Medicine Today |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |