The hardness of the placenta could be quantitatively evaluated by SWE. E-mean was the most effective parameter for evaluating placental function in pregnant women with hypothyroidism during late pregnancy. Pregnant women with hypothyroidism had greater placental hardness and a higher incidence of premature birth.
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