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September 10, 2025Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Association of NepalOpen Access

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

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KSKalyan SapkotaBABiplov AdhikariBDB. Dhakal

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Overview

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

Key Points

  • 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.

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Sapkota et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1dda954b1d3bfb60fca42https://doi.org/10.3126/jdean.v9i1.82382
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