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Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy

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Hyperthyroidism refers to excess thyroid hormone production. The diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be challenging in pregnancy as symptoms of pregnancy and hyperthyroidism overlap and pregnancy can alter the thyroid function tests. Hyperthyroidism may adversely affect maternal and foetal outcomes in pregnancy. Early recognition and optimum management of hyperthyroidism are required in pregnancy. Gestational transient hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease are two common causes of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy. While gestational transient hyperthyroidism is usually self-limiting and does not require specific treatment, antithyroid drugs are the mainstay of therapy for hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease during pregnancy.

Authors’ Contributions: VBR and KEC have drafted the book chapter. Both authors have edited and approved the final manuscript.

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  1. Department of Endocrinology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India

    Kripa Elizabeth Cherian

  2. Vijay Diabetes, Thyroid and Endocrine Clinic, Puducherry, India

    Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Sagili

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  1. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India

    Haritha Sagili

  2. Dept. of Endocrinology, JIPMER, Puducherry, India

    Jayaprakash Sahoo

  3. Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India

    Swaramya Chandrasekaran

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Cherian, K.E., Sagili, V.B.R. (2023). Hyperthyroidism and Pregnancy. In: Sagili, H., Sahoo, J., Chandrasekaran, S. (eds) Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy - A Guide to Clinical Management. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5423-0_6

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