ea0044p77 | Clinical biochemistry | SFEBES2016
Khalily Naveed
, Hodgett Sheena
, Barton David
Thyroid dysfunction is associated with well-recognised maternal and fetal complications. There is an increase in thyroxine requirement during pregnancy by 2550% hence close monitoring of thyroid function and dose augmentation is vital in attaining euthyroid status. In our combined antenatal-endocrine clinic we aim to test thyroid function tests (TFTs) at booking, in the second and third trimesters. In order to reduce the need for patients to re-attend the clinic purely f...