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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 7, Issue 1, Jan-Mar 2019, Pages 31-33

Original Article

Prevalence of Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy with TSH Estimation

Kamlesh Dhanjani1, Rajrani Sharma2

1Assistant Professor 2Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.7119.6

Abstract

The commonest endocrinological problem in pregnancy is hypothyroidism and affects both maternal and fetal outcome. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hypothyroidism in asymptomatic females presenting for antenatal care and delivery at PMCH situated in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. This study was conducted from January 2017 to April 2018. A total of 765 patients were included in the study. 651 patients (85.10%) had normal TSH values and 114 (14.90%) had increased TSH values.

Keywords: Pregnancy; Delivery; Hypothyroidism

Corresponding Author : Rajrani Sharma, Professor & Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan 313001, India.