Abstract
Graves’ disease presents frequently in females of reproductive age and is the most common cause of thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy, occurring in 0.15 %. In addition transient gestational hyperthyroidism occurs in 2–3 % of pregnancies in Europe. Thyrotoxicosis may adversely impact on the outcome of pregnancy. Where hyperthyroidism complicates pregnancy it is important to correctly diagnose the condition so as to guide appropriate management. In this chapter, the presentation of the three common causes of thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy and the puerperium are described using clinical scenarios. Pregnancy complications are considered and management options discussed.
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Bennet, W.M., Fairlie, F.M. (2015). Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy. In: Ajjan, R., Orme, S. (eds) Endocrinology and Diabetes. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2789-5_3
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