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@article{205507,
        author = {Sankpal Srushti and Keskar Rutuja and More Mahesh},
        title = {Diagnosis and Management of Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnant Women: A Clinical Review},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {7101-7107},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=205507},
        abstract = {Background: Thyroid dysfunction is a common endocrine disorder during pregnancy and is associated with significant maternal and fetal complications if not appropriately managed. Physiological changes, including increased thyroxine-binding globulin and human chorionic gonadotropin-mediated suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone, alter thyroid function tests and complicate diagnosis.
Objective: This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the diagnosis and management of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women, highlighting current clinical guidelines and recent advances.
Methods: A narrative review of published literature was conducted using peer-reviewed articles, clinical guidelines, and review papers focusing on thyroid disorders in pregnancy. Relevant data on epidemiology, physiological changes, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies were analyzed and synthesized.
Conclusion: Early diagnosis using trimester-specific reference ranges and appropriate therapeutic interventions are essential to maintain maternal euthyroidism and optimize fetal outcomes.},
        keywords = {Thyroid dysfunction, Pregnancy, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Levothyroxine, Graves’ disease, TSH},
        month = {June},
        }