Thyroid autoimmunity is associated with several risk factors in pregnancy, such as miscarriage and preterm birth. Several studies have reported that euthyroid women with thyroid peroxidase autoantibodies (TPO Ab) possess significant risk of developing autoimmunity and other complications. The following article discusses the use of levothyroxine administration in TPOAb-positive euthyroid pregnant women.
Thyroid autoimmunity in pregnancy Thyroid a utoimmunity is associated as a risk factor in pregnancy due to enhanced autoimmune reactivity and imbalance by thyroid peroxidase autoanti bodies (TPO Ab) against the fetal–placental unit . Reports have speculated that thyroid autoimmunity may develop hypothyroidism during pregnancy. Moreover, TPO Abs may indicate the lack of optimal thyroid hormone level or reduced ability of the thyroid gland to conform for pregnancy requirements and changes.…
