Khawale Rutuja, Kanetkar Sujata R, Patil Mahendra
Department of Pathology, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed To Be University), Karad, IND.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 26;16(11):e74494. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74494. eCollection 2024 Nov.
Introduction Hypothyroidism represents an endocrine disorder marked by the insufficient production of hormones by the thyroid gland, with significant effects on bodily functions. Its occurrence during pregnancy is of particular concern due to its profound effects on both maternal and fetal health outcomes. Aim To study the impact of hypothyroidism in pregnancy and its correlation with feto-maternal outcomes. Methodology The present study is a two-year prospective observational study carried out at a tertiary care hospital from July 2022 to June 2024. A total of 350 antenatal women with singleton pregnancies and without any pre-existing medical disorder were screened. Serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) was evaluated with a cut-off value of 4.0 mIU/L. If serum TSH was abnormal, free thyroxine (FT4) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) levels were assessed. The participants were categorized into three groups designated as euthyroid, overt hypothyroidism, and subclinical hypothyroidism. TSH was periodically re-evaluated at 16 weeks, 20 weeks, and 32 weeks. All patients were monitored up to the point of delivery, allowing for comparison of outcomes across the three groups. Results The prevalence of hypothyroidism in the present study was 11.14% (n=39). Eight percent (n=28) of the cases had subclinical hypothyroidism whereas 3.14% (n=11) of cases had overt hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism was more common in the 26-30 years age group. There was a higher incidence of hypothyroidism in multigravida patients. Lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) was the most common mode of delivery in the women with hypothyroidism. Maternal outcomes included preeclampsia, eclampsia, anemia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), spontaneous miscarriage, preterm labor, oligohydramnios, etc. The fetal outcomes included intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), low birth weight (LBW) and fetal distress. Conclusion Early diagnosis and adequate treatment of maternal hypothyroidism leads to successful pregnancy outcomes. Therefore, universal thyroid screening in pregnancy is recommended in order to prevent maternal and fetal complications.
引言
甲状腺功能减退是一种内分泌紊乱疾病,其特征是甲状腺激素分泌不足,对身体机能有显著影响。孕期发生甲状腺功能减退尤其令人担忧,因为它会对母婴健康结局产生深远影响。
目的
研究孕期甲状腺功能减退的影响及其与母婴结局的相关性。
方法
本研究是一项为期两年的前瞻性观察性研究,于2022年7月至2024年6月在一家三级护理医院进行。共筛选了350名单胎妊娠且无任何既往病史的产前妇女。评估血清促甲状腺激素(TSH),临界值为4.0 mIU/L。若血清TSH异常,则评估游离甲状腺素(FT4)和游离三碘甲状腺原氨酸(FT3)水平。参与者被分为三组,分别为甲状腺功能正常组、显性甲状腺功能减退组和亚临床甲状腺功能减退组。在孕16周、20周和32周定期重新评估TSH。对所有患者进行直至分娩的监测,以便比较三组的结局。
结果
本研究中甲状腺功能减退的患病率为11.14%(n = 39)。8%(n = 28)为亚临床甲状腺功能减退病例,而3.14%(n = 11)为显性甲状腺功能减退病例。甲状腺功能减退在26 - 30岁年龄组更为常见。多胎妊娠患者甲状腺功能减退的发生率更高。低位剖宫产(LSCS)是甲状腺功能减退女性最常见的分娩方式。母亲结局包括先兆子痫、子痫、贫血、妊娠期高血压、妊娠期糖尿病(GDM)、自然流产、早产、羊水过少等。胎儿结局包括宫内生长受限(IUGR)、低出生体重(LBW)和胎儿窘迫。
结论
母亲甲状腺功能减退的早期诊断和充分治疗可带来成功的妊娠结局。因此,建议在孕期进行普遍的甲状腺筛查,以预防母婴并发症。