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ea0032p614 | Female reproduction | ECE2013

Mitochondrial function of pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism and gestational hypertension

Feldthusen Anne-Dorthe , Larsen Jacob , Pedersen Palle Lyngsie , Kristensen Tina Toft , Anthonsen Stine , Kvetny Jan

Introduction: Subclinical hypothyroidism (subhypo) is linked to gestational hypertension (gestHT) and preeclampsia. Thyroid hormones have major influence on mitochondrial activity and the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) reflects the functional status of the mitochondria.Aim: The aim was to estimate whether mitochondrial function is impaired in pregnant women with or without gestHT.Methods: We included third trimester pregnan...