In a normal pregnancy, the levels of thyroid hormone (T3 and T4)

In a normal pregnancy, the levels of thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) increase due to the increase in the hormone estrogen.

Due to changes in T4 and TSH levels in pregnancy, normal ranges

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specified for each trimester of pregnancy (every 3 months),” says Dr A Sharda, Consultant, Endocrinologist

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Diabetologist, Manipal Hospital Millers Road. Therefore, it is crucial to use trimester-specific ranges for total

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when diagnosing hypothyroidism during pregnancy, to account for the normal hormonal

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If the diagnosis is based on specific quarterly ranges, diagnosing the conditions is no longer a challenge.

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The diagnosis of hypothyroidism is based on the measurement of the levels of thyroid hormones

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pregnancy is considered normal. But, a TSH greater than 10 mIU/L with a low or norma

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If the TSH level is between 2.5 and 10, it is called subclinical hypothyroidism. “Subclinical hypothyroidism

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Due to changes in T4 and TSH levels in pregnancy, normal ranges

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