Affiliations 

  • 1 Zainurrashid Zainuddin MRCOG, Department of Surgery, International Medical University
  • 2 Abd Al-Rhman Hikmet Shaker FRCSEd, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology International Medical University
Family Physician, 2005;13(3):2-4.
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Abstract

Thyroid diseases are common in women, including at the time of pregnancies. Many typical features of hyperthyroidism are common in normal pregnancies and this may delay or mask the diagnosis. Uncontrolled thyrotoxicosis increases the rate of miscarriage, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), premature labour and perinatal mortality. Multi-disciplinary efforts are required to achieve optimal control of thyrotoxicosis. Anti-thyroid drugs are safe and should be used with the lowest possible doses. Radioiodine treatment is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Indications of surgery include: compression symptoms, thyroid malignancy, non-compliance to medications or when the patient develop drugs side effects