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Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy 2011 Update Endocrinology Rounds February 16, 2011 Selina Liu PGY5 Endocrinology

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy 2011 Update Endocrinology Rounds February 16, 2011 Selina Liu PGY5 Endocrinology

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Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

2011 Update

Endocrinology RoundsFebruary 16, 2011

Selina LiuPGY5 Endocrinology

Objectives

To briefly review thyroid anatomy and physiology in pregnancy and fetal thyroid physiology

To review causes of thyroid disease in pregnancy

To review the maternal and fetal outcomes of thyroid disease in pregnancy

To discuss the controversy surrounding screening for thyroid disease in pregnancy

Objectives

To review special considerations in management of thyroid disease in pregnancy

To highlight recent 2009-2011 articles published on thyroid disease in pregnancy

Thyroid in Pregnancy

non-pregnant: 10-30 g (North America)

in pregnancy, increased vascularity

thyroid gland hyperplasia

if enlargement noted incidentally on exam, may lead to lab evaluation of thyroid function

normal pregnancy - significant but reversible changes in maternal thyroid physiology

Casey BM & Leveno KJ. Obstet Gynecol 2006;1081283-9

Total T4: 150 % above normal non-pregnant reference

interval

Clinical Importance of Physiological Changes

Increased TBG

Placental de-iodination of T4

Increased iodine clearance (renal clearance and fetal transfer)

Need for T4 production total T4, T3 interference with fT4 assay

Need for T4 production T4 and T3 metabolism

need for iodine supplementation risk of maternal & fetal hypothyroidism and goitre

Keely E & Casey BM (2010). Thyroid disease in pregnancy. In RO Powrie, MF Greene, W Camann (Eds) deSwiet’s Medical Disorders in Obstetric Practice (5th Edition pp322-34). West Sussex, Wiley-Blackwell

Clinical Importance of Physiological Changes

hCG (1st trimester)

TSH-R Abs (TSI/TBII)

thyroid antibodies (post-partum)

fT4 and TSH

may have mild transient thyrotoxicosis

Graves’ disease may improve during pregnancy exacerbation of Graves’ disease precipitation of postpartum thyroiditis

Keely E & Casey BM (2010). Thyroid disease in pregnancy. In RO Powrie, MF Greene, W Camann (Eds) deSwiet’s Medical Disorders in Obstetric Practice (5th Edition pp322-34). West Sussex, Wiley-Blackwell

Fetal Thyroid Physiology

12 weeks gestational age: embryogenesis of fetal thyroid gland is complete

synthesis of thyroid hormone

fetal TSH also detectable

Mid-gestation: negative feedback control of thyroid hormone synthesis develops

Throughout gestation: pituitary-thyroid axis continues to develop

Fetal Thyroid Physiology

What crosses the placenta?

iodine

T3, T4 (poorly) – but large maternal–fetal gradient

maternal TRH – but negligible amount in maternal circulation

TSH-R antibodies (TSI/TBII) anti-thyroid medication – methimazole, PTU

Maternal TSH does NOT cross the placenta

Fetal Thyroid Physiology

Prior to 12 weeks gestation, fetus dependent on maternal thyroid hormone production critical time for fetal neural development (as well as later in gestation)

Throughout pregnancy, T4 and iodine supplied by mother to fetus

maternal iodine supply very important throughout unclear role of maternal T4 after fetal T4 production begins

Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Post-partum Thyroiditis

Thyroid Nodules

Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy

~ 0.2% of pregnancies complicated by hyperthyroidism

Causes: gestational transient thyrotoxicosis hyperemesis gravidarum gestational trophoblastic disease familial gestational thyrotoxicosis

hCG-mediated

Graves’ Disease toxic nodule/MNG thyroiditis exogenous iodine TSHoma struma ovarii

non hCG-mediated

Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy

overt hypothyroidism ~ 0.1-0.3% of pregnancies

subclinical hypothyroidism ~ 3-5% of pregnancies

Causes: Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis iodine deficiency prior RAI ablation/thyroidectomy medications (lithium, amiodarone) central hypothyroidism (rare)

(developed world)(worldwide)

? genetic susceptibility

Subclinical Hypothyroidism

TSH variable ~ 40-60% of TSH variability under genetic control?

Genome Wide Association Scanning:

SNP in PDE 8B gene associated with circulating TSH levels

PDE 8 B – catalyzes hydrolysis of cAMP

responsible for 2.3% of variance in TSH each copy of allele present – associated with an increase in TSH concentration of 0.13 mIU/L

Arnaud-Lopez L et al. 2008 Am J Hum Genet 82:1270-80

Subclinical Hypothyroidism – PDE8B

Arnaud-Lopez L et al. 2008 Am J Hum Genet 82:1270-80

1014 healthy pregnant women at 28 wks TFTs, anti-TPO, PDE8B genotype (AA, AG, GG)

developed reference range (based on anti-TPO – subjects)

TSH 0.49-4.21 mIU/L AA group had highest, GG group had lowest TSH AA group - greater proportion with TSH >4.21 mIU/L (ULN)

SNP in PDE8B associated with TSH - AA highest, GG lowest

no difference in fT3, fT4 or prevalence of anti-TPO + Abs

Post-partum Thyroiditis (PPT)

due to rebound autoimmunity post-partum

lymphocytic infiltration, transient changes in thyroid function

+ anti-TPO in >90% women with PPT those with high titres in early pregnancy more likely to be affected (50-60%)

high incidence in T1DM (18-25%) (high prevalence anti-TPO)

Post-partum Thyroiditis (PPT)

Pearce EN et al. 2003 N Engl J Med 348:2646-55

Thyroid Nodules in Pregnancy

nodule > 1cm – FNAB

if 1st or early 2nd trimester and malignant OR rapid growth, offer surgery in 2nd trimester

if follicular or papillary, no advanced disease – can defer surgery until post-partum

can suppress TSH if: previously treated thyroid cancer, FNAB suspicious or positive for malignancy, or if delaying surgery until post-partum

to detectable levels (keep fT4 in normal range)

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

Thyroid Nodules in Pregnancy

RAI with I131 should NOT be given to pregnant women or those breastfeeding

women with thyroid cancer treated with therapeutic doses of RAI should avoid pregnancy for 6-12 months post-ablation

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

Maternal Outcomes - Hyperthyroidism

increased risk of: spontaneous pregnancy loss CHF thyroid storm preterm birth preeclampsia perinatal morbidity & mortality

Fetal Outcomes – Maternal Hyperthyroidism

depends on degree of thyrotoxicosis, cause, and treatment of mother

in most cases, fetus is euthyroid but, transplacental transfer of TSH-R Abs (TSI/TBII) can cause fetal Graves’ disease

1-10% of neonates of affected women

risk directly related to maternal Ab titre in 3rd trimester

manifestations: fetal tachycardia high output heart failure hydrops fetalis

craniosynostosis IUGR fetal goitre

Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines 2007

measure TSH-R Abs prior to pregnancy or before end of 2nd trimester in women with:

current Graves’ Disease

prior history of Graves’ Disease and I131 treatment or thyroidectomy

previous neonate with Graves’ Disease

if – TSH-R Abs and don’t require anti-thyroid Rx

low risk of fetal/neonatal thyroid dysfunction

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

Fetal Outcomes – Maternal Hyperthyroidism

if + TSH-R Abs, need close fetal monitoring: fetal heart rate at each OB visit - ?tachycardia

fetal ultrasound – assess growth, ?goitre – especially if mother on anti-thyroid medication

consider serial U/S q2-4 wks in 3rd trimester – if very high TSH-R Abs titres

? fetal blood sampling for thyroid indices – not routine

if high maternal TSH-R Abs, evidence of IUGR, fetal CHF, or fetal goitre J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

ACOG Practice Bulletin Obstet Gynecol 2002, 100(2):387-396

Fetal Outcomes – Maternal Hyperthyroidism

Maternal Outcomes - Hypothyroidism

increased risk of: early pregnancy failure preeclampsia placental abruption

treatment of women with overt hypothyroidism associated with improved pregnancy outcomes

Fetal Outcomes – Maternal Hypothyroidism

increased risk of: low birthweight stillbirth intellectual impairment

especially if overt maternal hypothyroidism in 1st trimester

Outcomes – Subclinical Thyroid Disease

less clear effect of: subclinical hypo/hyperthyroidism

euthyroid thyroid autoimmunity (+ autoantibodies)

maternal hypothroxinemia

normal TSH but low fT4

on both maternal and fetal outcomes

population-based cohort - Netherlands 3659 children and their mothers (Apr/02-Jan/06) examined association between early pregnancy thyroid function and cognitive function in early childhood

maternal TFTs (mean 13.3 wk GA) verbal/nonverbal cognitive development – as per mailed parent-report measures (18 and 30 months)

specifically looked at maternal hypothyroxinemia(normal TSH, but fT4)

TSH range 0.35-2.5fT4 11-25 (non-preg)

Hypothyroid TSH>2.5, fT4 <11

HyperthyroidTSH <0.03, fT4>25

Mild hypothyroxinemiaNormal TSH

fT4 <11.76 (10th %ile)

Severe hypothyroxinemiaNormal TSH

fT4 < 10.96 (5th %ile)

mild hypothyroxinemia significantly related to expressive language delay across ages severe hypothyroxinemia predicted likelihood of expressive language delay at 18m, 30m, and across ages

severe hypothyroxinemia predicted likelihood of nonverbal cognitive delay at 30m

Conclusions:

maternal hypothyroxinemia predicted a higher risk of verbal and nonverbal cognitive delay in early childhood

maternal TSH did not predict cognitive outcomes

need more studies assessing potential benefit of iodine or T4 supplementation in early pregnancy before can justify implementation of fT4 screening in early pregnancy

Screening in Pregnancy ?

What is a normal TSH in pregnancy?

Gestational age-specific TSH reference range?

several studies, in variety of populations

reference ranges in non-pregnant populations are not applicable to pregnancy

Gestational Age-Specific TSH Range

Dashe JS et al. 2005 Obstet Gynecol 106:753-7

13 731 pregnancies 13 599 singleton and 132 twin pregnancies

measured TSH

assay reference 0.4 – 4

created nomogram basedon gestational age

Dashe JS et al. 2005 Obstet Gynecol 106:753-7

342 women (singleton) with TSH above 97.5%ile

95 (28%) would not have been identified with TSH elevation as per assay reference value

340 women (singleton) with TSH below 2.5%ile

1448 (11%) euthyroid women would have been incorrectly characterized as abnormal as per assay reference value

Gestational Age-Specific TSH Range

Gestational-age specific normal TSH range

converted TSH values to MoM “multiples of median” to facilitate use in other populations

Dashe JS et al. 2005 Obstet Gynecol 106:753-7

goal – to calculate gestational age-specific TSH, fT4 and fT3 reference intervals in an iodine sufficient, thyroid antibody-negative population

also – to establish association between BMI and fT4, fT3

prospective population-based cohort Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1986 (9632 singleton births)

Thyroid 2011 Jan 22 epub ahead of print

Thyroid 2011 Jan 22 epub ahead of print

0.35

Assay reference range TSH 0.35-4.94

Thyroid 2011 Jan 22 epub ahead of print

Assay reference rangefT4 9-19

Assay reference rangefT3 2.62-5.7

5.7

19

Thyroid 2011 Jan 22 epub ahead of print

95%ile selected as upper limit therefore, upper limit of 2.7-3.1 mU/L in 1st trimester and 2.8-3.5 mU/L in early 2nd trimester

Thyroid 2011 Jan 22 epub ahead of print

TSH increases and fT4 decreases with increasing BMI

fT3 increases with increasing BMI

Screening in Pregnancy?

YES - ? potential harm to fetus if undiagnosed thyroid disease

NO – ? unclear benefits of screening in preventing adverse events

screening of only high-risk women failed to detect 30% of hypothyroid and 69% of hyperthyroid women

Vaidya B et al. 2007 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 92:203-7

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 95(4):1699-707

4562 women, 2 centres in Italy randomized to universal screening or case-finding stratified as high risk or low risk all women in universal screening group, and high risk women in case-finding group, had TSH, fT4, antiTPO

low risk women in case-finding group: serum frozen, tested post-partum

Rx LT4 if TSH >2.5 if +anti-TPO, or Rx antithyroid medication if hyperthyroid

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 95(4):1699-707

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 95(4):1699-707

No difference in total number of adverse outcomes in case finding vs screening Majority of adverse outcomes in euthyroid groups

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 95(4):1699-707

36/39 had at least 1

adverse outcom

e

19/51 had at least 1

adverse outcom

e

Interaction between thyroid status and trial arm: low risk women: adverse outcomes less likely in screening vs case finding inferred NNT = 1.8

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 95(4):1699-707

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2010 95(4):1699-707

universal screening vs case-finding did not result in less adverse outcomes

BUT - low risk women in universal screening group with abnormal thyroid function (who were treated) avoided adverse outcomes more often than low risk women in case finding group with abnormal thyroid function (not detected, so not treated)

Screening in Pregnancy?

CATS study – Controlled Antenatal Thyroid Screening

multicentre, prospective randomized trial in UK from 2002-2010

~ 22 000 women, blood drawn prior to 16 wks GA

before testing, randomized to “screening” or “control”

screening group – tested, and if TSH or fT4 – Rx LT4

control group – tested post-partum, and if TSH or fT4 – Rx LT4 post-partum

1o outcome: children’s IQ at 38-40 months - no difference

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

Management – Special Considerations

Hyperthyroidism

goal – fT4 in upper limit normal range using lowest possible dose, monitor q4 weeks

PTU vs. methimazole ? – both equally effective

benefits of PTU: crosses placenta less readily, less excreted in breastmilk

decreased conversion fT4 to fT3

methimazole – risk of aplasia cutis, esophageal/choanal atresia (or is it due to hyperthyroidism itself?)

Management – Special Considerations

Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines – 2007

PTU is first line, especially during 1st trimester (organogenesis)

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

However – concern re: PTU and hepatotoxicity

2009 – meeting between American Thyroid Association and U.S. FDA reviewing role of PTU vs. methimazole in pregnancy

consider changing to methimazole in 2nd trimester?

Cooper DS & Rivkees SA. 2009 J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 94(6):1881-2

systematic review to assess the effects of interventions for preventing or treating hyperthyroidism in pregnant women

criteria – RCTs (or “quasi-randomized” trials), including abstracts, comparing antithyroid treatments in pregnant women

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (9):CD008633

unable to identify any eligible studies….

Conclusions:

unable to comment on implications for practice

early identification of hyperthyroidism before pregnancy may allow a woman to choose RAI or surgery before planning to have a child

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (9):CD008633

PTU in Pregnancy

Br J Clin Pharmacol 2009, 68(4):609-17

prospective observational controlled cohort study – 1994-2004 115 PTU-exposed pregnancies and 1141 controls 1o outcome – rate of major structural anomalies

PTU exposure between weeks 4-13 GA 2o outcomes – rate of fetal/neonatal thyroid dysfunction +/- goitre

PTU exposure beyond 13 weeks GA other – pregnancy outcomes, pre-term delivery, birth weight

PTU in Pregnancy

Rosenfeld et al. 2009 Br J Clin Pharmacol, 68(4):609-17

median daily dose of PTU 150 mg

PTU in Pregnancy

Rosenfeld et al. 2009 Br J Clin Pharmacol, 68(4):609-17

data on neonatal thyroid function in 87 cases and fetal thyroid ultrasound in 89 cases

16/87 had thyroid dysfunction: hypothyroidism - 7/74 (9.5%) pregnancies with PTU exposure after 13wks resulting in live birth

dose range 150-300 mg/day – dose constant until goitre found 3 without goitre, 4 with goitre

hyperthyroidism – 9/87 (10.3%) dose range 25-200 mg/day – 50% dose constant, 50% dose had been decreased 7 without goitre, 2 with goitre

PTU in Pregnancy

Rosenfeld et al. 2009 Br J Clin Pharmacol, 68(4):609-17

Conclusions:

no increased risk of major anomalies with PTU exposure from 4-13 weeks GA PTU exposure after 13th week GA:

9.5% neonatal hypothyroidism 10.3% neonatal hyperthyroidism

<50% goitre in neonates with thyroid dysfunction

role of directed fetal thyroid ultrasound in prenatal diagnosis of thyroid dysfunction, and for modification of PTU dosing ?

PTU in Pregnancy

Obstet Gynecol 2010, 116 Suppl 2:485-7

started PTU 1st trimester for Graves’ Disease at 30 wks GA, fever, sore throat, malaise, cough, dyspnea WBC 0.7 x109/L (3-10 x109/L), neutrophils 0.1x109/L (1.5-8 x109/L), lymphocytes 0.5 x109/L (1-3.5 x109/L) PTU stopped, Rx antibiotics & B, expectant management required thyroidectomy at 35 wks GA

Management – Special Considerations

Hypothyroidism – LT4

if diagnosed pre-pregnancy, target TSH <2.5 prior to pregnancy

if diagnosed during pregnancy, normalize TFTs as rapidly as possible

goal – TSH < 2.5 mIU/L in 1st trimester < 3.0 mIU/L in 2nd and 3rd

trimesters or to trimester-specific normal TSH range

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

Management – Special Considerations

Hypothyroidism – LT4

thyroid hormone requirements by 20-40% in pregnancy

? best way to meet these increased requirements in women with pre-existing hypothyroidism already on replacement

Management – Special Considerations Endocrine Society guidelines do not specify how

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

prospective randomized trial enrolled 60 pregnant women with 1o hypothyroidism on LT4, either seeking pregnancy or newly pregnant (<11wks GA)

on stable dose of LT4 for at least 6 wks prior, with normal baseline TSH within 6 months of conception

after pregnancy confirmed, randomized to either: group A – increase by 2 tablets/week (extra tablet Sat, W)

29% dose increase group B – increase by 3 tablets/week (extra tablet M, W, Fri)

43% dose increase

repeat TSH, total T4, thyroid hormone binding ratio q 2 weeks until 20 wks GA, then at 30 wks

LT4 dose adjusted q 4 wks as per protocol wks 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 30

on other weeks, LT4 changed only if TSH >10 or <0.1

wks 6, 10, 14, 18

10 miscarriages (16.6%)1 stillbirth (20 wks – incompetent cervix)1 molar pregnancy

initial LT4 dose increase normalized TSH <5 in all patients for the remainder of the 1st trimester

initial LT4 increase caused TSH suppression <0.5 (or <0.1 in thyroid cancer patients) in:

8/25 = 32% in Group A 15/23 = 65% in Group B

P <0.01

P=0.02

18/29

13/20

20/32

also investigated optimal frequency of TSH evaluation

in 25 patients in Group A:

if tested every 4 wks, 24/26 (92%) of abnormal TSH values would have been detected

if tested every 6 wks, 19/26 (73%) of abnormal TSH values would have been detected

Conclusions:

a 29% LT4 dose increase (2 tablets extra/week) significantly decreased risk of maternal hypothyroidism throughout 1st trimester q4 week TSH required to detect further changes in dose requirements predictors of suppression: pre-pregnancy LT4 dose, pre-pregnancy TSH and etiology of hypothyroidism

2010 Thyroid 20(10):1175-8

retrospective study 53 pregnant women on LT4, with pre-conception (within 6 months) TSH <2.5, but within normal range stable LT4 dose pre-conception as at first visit divided into:

Group 1 – women who required LT4 dose increase Group 2 – women who did not require dose increase

2010 Thyroid 20(10):1175-8

pre-conception TSH higher in Group 1 vs. Group 2

1.55 + 0.62 mU/L vs. 0.98 + 0.67 mU/L (p<0.005)

when pre-conception TSH 1.2-2.4 – 50% needed when pre-conception TSH 0.1-1.2 – 17.2% needed

(p<0.02)

Management – Special Considerations

Subclinical Hypothyroidism

recall: ~3-5% of pregnancies

does this require treatment? is there any evidence showing benefit in treating?

what about euthyroid women with + antibodies?

to identify interventions used in management of clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy

to ascertain the impact of these interventions on important maternal, fetal, neonatal and childhood outcomes

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

1o outcomes:

Maternal – pre-eclampsia (variously defined)Infant – pre-term delivery (<37 weeks GA)Infant as child – neurodevelopmental delay (variously defined)

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2o outcomes:

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

Maternalmiscarriageanemiagestational HTNexcessive weight gainplacental abruptionpreterm laboursymptomatic hypothyroidism

PP hemorrhagePP depressionmaternal deathQOLinfertility

FetalIUFD

InfantSGAcretinismgoitreadmission to special care nurseryjaundice requiring Rxpoor feedinghoarse cryconstipation

lethargymacroglossiahypotonia

3 trials involving 314 women, all in Italy moderate iodine-deficient area

compared: levothyroxine vs. no treatment selenomethionine (selenium) vs. placebo levothyroxine adjusted dose vs. no adjusted dose

all at moderate risk of biasCochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

Results - LT4 vs. none: euthyroid women with +anti-TPO

risk of pre-term birth

non-significant trend towards fewer miscarriages (1st trimester)

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

Results - selenium:

risk of PP thyroid dysfunction w/in 12 months post delivery

non-significant trend towards less overt hypothyroidism 12 months post delivery

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

Conclusions:

LT4 in overt hypothyroidism – standard practice

“Whether levothyroxine should be utilised in autoimmune and subclinical hypothyroidism remains to be seen, but it may prove worthwhile, given a possible reduction in preterm birth and miscarriage.”

selenium – promising, but needs further studyCochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

Management – Special Considerations

Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines – 2007

LT4 treatment recommended in all pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism

not proven to modify long-term neurological development in offspring, but improvement in obstetrical outcomes

potential benefits outweigh potential risks

J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47

Objectives

To briefly review thyroid anatomy and physiology in pregnancy and fetal thyroid physiology

To review causes of thyroid disease in pregnancy

To review the maternal and fetal outcomes of thyroid disease in pregnancy

To discuss the controversy surrounding screening for thyroid disease in pregnancy

Objectives

To review special considerations in management of thyroid disease in pregnancy

To highlight recent 2009-2011 articles published on thyroid disease in pregnancy

References

Casey BM & Leveno KJ. Obstet Gynecol 2006;1081283-9 Keely E & Casey BM (2010). Thyroid disease in pregnancy. In RO Powrie, MF Greene, W Camann (Eds) de Swiet’s Medical Disorders in Obstetric Practice (5th Edition pp322-34). West Sussex, Wiley-Blackwell Arnaud-Lopez L et al. 2008 Am J Hum Genet 82:1270-80 Shields BM et al. 2009 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 94(11):4608-12 Pearce EN et al. 2003 N Engl J Med 348:2646-55 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007, 92(8):Suppl:S1-47 Cooper DS & Rivkees SA. 2009 J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 94(6):1881-2 Earl R et al. 2010 Cochrane Database Syst Rev, (9):CD008633 Rosenfeld H et al. 2009 Br J Clin Pharmacol, 68(4):609-17 Murji A et al. 2010 Obstet Gynecol, 116 Suppl 2:485-7 ACOG Practice Bulletin Obstet Gynecol 2002, 100(2):387-396 Yassa L et al. 2010 J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 95:3234-41 Abalovich M et al. 2010 Thyroid 20(10):1175-8 Reid SM et al. 2010 Cochrane Database Syst Rev, (7):CD007752

References

Negro R et al. 2006 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 91(7):2587-91 Negro R et al. 2007 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 92(4):1263-8 Rotondi M et al. 2004 Eur J Endocrinol 151:695-700 Dashe JS et al. 2005 Obstet Gynecol 106:753-7 Männistö T et al. 2011 Thyroid Jan 22 epub ahead of print Vaidya B et al. 2007 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 92:203-7 Negro R et al. 2010 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 95(4):1699-707 Henrichs J et al. 2010 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 95(9):4227-34

Negro R. et al. 2006 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 91(7):2587-91

115 euthyroid anti-TPO+ women randomized to LT4 vs. no treatment

0.5 ug/kg/d if TSH <1 mIU/L, 1.0 ug/kg/d if TSH 1-2 mIU/L, 1.5 ug/kg/d if TSH >2 mIU/L or anti-TPO > 1500 kIU/L

euthyroid anti-TPO- women were controls

gestational HTN, severe pre-eclampsia, pre-term birth, TSH, fT4, miscarriage, abruption, neonatal characteristics

Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

Negro R. et al. 2007 J Clin Endocrinol Metab 92(4):1263-8

169 euthyroid anti-TPO+ women randomized to selenium 200 ug/d) at or after 12 wks GA vs. placebo anti-TPO- women were controls

permanent hypothyroidism, PP thyroid dysfunction, TSH, fT4, anti-TPO Ab levelsCochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752

Rotondi M. et al. 2004 Eur J Endocrinol 151:695-700

25 women with 1o hypothyroidism (Hashimotos or thyroidectomy) on LT4 who were anticipating pregnancy within next 1 yr, randomized to “modified” (target low-normal TSH) vs. “non-modified” (same dose), then seen at <12 wks GA

TFTs pre-conception and post-conceptionCochrane Database Syst Rev 2010 (7):CD007752