Perinatal Outcome of Children Born to Mothers with Thyroid Dysfunction or Antibodies: A Prospective Population-Based Cohort Study

Tuija Männistö, Marja Vääräsmäki, Anneli Pouta, Anna‐Liisa Hartikainen, Aimo Ruokonen, Heljä‐Marja Surcel, Aini Bloigu, Marjo‐Riitta Järvelin, Eila Suvanto‐Luukkonen

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2008 · 308 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

First-trimester antibody positivity is a risk factor for perinatal death but not thyroid hormone status as such. Thyroid dysfunction early in pregnancy seems to affect fetal and placental growth.

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