Early Pregnancy Subclinical Hypothyroidism Linked to Quadrupled Risk of Postpartum Thyroid Dysfunction A new study has shown that subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosed before 21 weeks of pregnancy is associated with more than fourfold higher rates of overt hypothyroidism or thyroid replacement therapy within 5 years of delivery. The study is published in the peer-reviewed journal Thyroid®, the official journal of the American Thyroid Association. Subclinical hypothyroidism, or a change in the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that isn’t severe enough to cause symptoms, is especially common during pregnancy, affecting as many as 1 in 4 pregnant people. While subclinical hypothyroidism isn’t inherently dangerous, overt hypothyroidism comes with serious symptoms including fatigue, depression, and heart problems. Researchers reported that progression to overt hypothyroidism was more common in individuals with thyroid-stimulating hormone levels that were more than twice the normal level. The investigators found that diagnosis of hypothyroxinemia, a deficiency in the thyroid hormone thyroxine, before 21 weeks of pregnancy was not associated with the development of overt hypothyroidism after delivery. Hence, the authors concluded that Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with higher rates of overt hypothyroidism or thyroid replacement therapy within 5 years of delivery than is hypothyroxinemia when these conditions are diagnosed in the first half of pregnancy. Check full updates on Medical Dialogues Also check out - Medical Dialogues Academy, a renowned academic wing of Medical Dialogues - India's premier health and news online portal, proudly presents this comprehensive course tailored for healthcare professionals eager to delve into the realm of medical journalism. 🔗 Enroll Today: https://academy.medicaldialogues.in/courses/certificate-course-in-medical-journalism/ 📚 Explore More With Us: 📌 Medical Content Writing: https://academy.medicaldialogues.in/courses/medical-content-writing/ 📌 Certificate Course in Pharmaceutical Medico-Marketing: https://academy.medicaldialogues.in/courses/certificate-course-in-pharmaceutical-medico-marketing/ Join us on this enlightening journey and become a part of a community pushing the boundaries of healthcare communication and reporting. Get the latest medical and health news at medicaldialogues.in Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/medicaldialogs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medicaldialogues/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medicaldialogues LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/medical-dialogues Website: https://medicaldialogues.in/