Postpartum thyroiditis means inflammation of the thyroid following pregnancy, ). It occurs in the first six months after delivery in about 5% to 9% of women. Typical symptoms relate to an initial phase of hyperthyroidism (with symptoms of rapid heart rate, increased sweating, nervousness) and a later phase of hypothyroidism (with fatigue, dry skin, feeling cold, depression).
Studies have shown that 80% to 90% or more of affected women had detectable levels before or during their pregnancies of antibodies directed against the thyroid gland.
In up to 5% of women, this can cause inflammation of the thyroid up to 12 months after the delivery.
Roughly 20% to 33% of the women who develop postpartum thyroiditis will have permanent hypothyroidism.
Almost one-third of women with hypothyroidism due to postpartum thyroiditis develop mild to moderate depression after pregnancy
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Postpartum thyroiditis means inflammation of the thyroid following pregnancy, ). It occurs in the first six months after delivery in about 5% to 9% of women. Typical symptoms relate to an initial phase of hyperthyroidism (with symptoms of rapid heart rate, increased sweating, nervousness) and a later phase of hypothyroidism (with fatigue, dry skin, feeling cold, depression).
Studies have shown that 80% to 90% or more of affected women had detectable levels before or during their pregnancies of antibodies directed against the thyroid gland.
In up to 5% of women, this can cause inflammation of the thyroid up to 12 months after the delivery.
Roughly 20% to 33% of the women who develop postpartum thyroiditis will have permanent hypothyroidism.
Almost one-third of women with hypothyroidism due to postpartum thyroiditis develop mild to moderate depression after pregnancy
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