Assessment of Thyroid Disorder during Pregnancy in Tertiary Level Hospital, Nepal

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Observational study identifies 14.7% thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women, highlighting need for screening protocols.

Approximately 14.7% of pregnant women exhibited thyroid dysfunction, with most affected being in the 21-25 age group.
Among the cases of thyroid dysfunction, 12.7% were hypothyroid and 2% were hyperthyroid, indicating significant health risks.
Routine screening for thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy could help prevent complications associated with the condition.
The findings call for standardized screening protocols to be implemented for pregnant women at risk of thyroid dysfunction.

Sapkota et al. (2024) studied this question.

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