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August 20, 2025Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Association of NepalOpen Access

Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy: A Single-Center Study from a Tertiary Referral Center in Kathmandu, Nepal

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DMD MallBKBB KarkiMBManil Ratna Bajracharya

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Overview

Retrospective observational study finds 32.8% hypothyroidism prevalence among pregnant women in Kathmandu, highlighting significant maternal outcomes.

Key Points

  • A notable 32.8% of pregnant women referred had hypothyroidism, indicating a substantial health concern.
  • Among 189 women, 106 (56.1%) were already receiving thyroxine therapy prior to conception, illustrating pre-existing conditions.
  • This retrospective observational study conducted at a tertiary center analyzed thyroid levels and treatment methods.
  • Routine screenings for thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women may improve maternal-fetal health outcomes in Nepal.

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Mall et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af408ecf1dd9ea359ec10fhttps://doi.org/10.3126/jdean.v9i2.82993
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