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

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Retrospective analysis reveals a 32.8% prevalence of hypothyroidism in pregnant women, indicating maternal outcomes require urgent attention.

About 56.1% of pregnant women had thyroxine supplementation prior to conception, emphasizing the need for screening.
A total of 189 pregnant women were analyzed, with referrals mainly occurring in the first and second trimesters.
Clinical characteristics and thyroid levels were assessed, following established guidelines by ATA and Indian Thyroid Association.
Regular screening could improve maternal and fetal outcomes, highlighting gaps in current healthcare practices in Nepal.

Mall et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Retrospective analysis reveals a 32.8% prevalence of hypothyroidism in pregnant women, indicating maternal outcomes require urgent attention.