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Abstract

Maternal hypothyroidism may place the mother at an increased risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes. Untreated hypothyroidism is associated with increased risk for preeclampsia, low birth weight, placental abruption, miscarriage, and perinatal mortality.


Aim & Objective


Aim of the study to evaluate hypothyroidism associated with pregnancy person. Methodology: The study was a prospective observational study and was conducted over a period of six months in various hospitals.


Results and Discussion


Out of 109 patients, In age wise distribution, the highest number of patients (44.95%) fell in 22-25 of age range followed by 24.77% in 26-29 years range. 54.12% patients suffer from hypothyroid and 39.44% suffer from anemia most seen in second trimester and also followed by12.84% with hypertension. Prescription pattern among the obstetrics and gynecology patients observed was like Anti-anemic drug 67.88%, Calcium 56.88%, Vitamin supplement 17.43%,  Anti-emetics 15.59%, Anti-fungal 2.7%, Anti-ulcer 1.83%.


Conclusion


Hypothyroid, anemia, hypertension are associated disease in pregnant patients. Second trimester more suffer from hypothyroidism and anemia. Iron, calcium and vitamin supplement were the most frequently prescribed drugs.

Keywords

Hypothyroidism Pregnancy Trimester Anemia Prescribing pattern

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How to Cite
Thangamani.S, Sweety George, & Dr .Mini.N.M. (2021). A study on evaluation of hypothyroidisim associated with pregnancy women. International Journal of Research in Pharmacology & Pharmacotherapeutics, 6(2), 232-235. https://doi.org/10.61096/ijrpp.v6.iss2.2017.232-235

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