Is TSH a Reliable Indicator of Thyroid Hormone Status in Pregnancy?
In conclusion, TSH levels beyond the
range accepted as normal do not, in most cases, reflect abnormal thyroid hormone
levels during pregnancy. TSH is not a good screen for overt hypothyroidism in
pregnancy. This may be due, at least in the first trimester, to thyrotropic
effects of HCG. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart,
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Source: Hormone and Metabolic Research - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Karavani, Gilad Daoud-Sabag, Lina Chay, Cherut Gillis, David Strich, David Tags: Original Article: Endocrine Care Source Type: research
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