A Clinical Study on Hypothyroidism and Early Pregnancy Loss

Abstract

(SCH) is (>3.0 presence of normal Free T4 (0.8-2.0 ng/dL). Overt hypothyroidism (OH) has increased TSH (>3.0 mIU/L) and Free T4 (<0.8 ng/dL). Subclinical hyperthyroidism is defined as low serum TSH (<0.2 mIU/L) and normal Free T4 (0.8-2.0 ng/dL). Overt hyperthyroidism has high free T4 (>2.0 ng/dL) and low TSH (<0.2 mIU/L). This study was the aim of the of in patients presenting with early pregnancy loss. History socio-demographic parameters, parity, socio-economic status, menstrual date of her last menstrual period (LMP) were noted. Abstract Thyroid disorders are recognized associated factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes spontaneous miscarriages being an important entity. This study was conducted on 200 women who had early pregnancy losses and their thyroid profile was evaluated. Prevalence of overt and sub clinical hypothyroidism was calculated along with euthyroid women. The results obtained were statistically analysed. In conclusion, it was established that hypothyroidism, both overt and sub clinical, when untreated can lead to early pregnancy losses, therefore all antenatal women should be universally screened for thyroid dysfunction in their very first antenatal visit and treatment should be initiated at the earliest.