Thyroid Diseases in Pregnancy

This book provides a comprehensive overview of various thyroid disorders in pregnancy. Merging clinical evidence with their own professional experience, international experts in the field report on novel research and share insights on a broad range of topics, from addressing the normal physiology of the thyroid in pregnancy, to the safe treatment of disorders during pregnancy. Given its scope, the book is chiefly intended for internists, obstetricians, gynecologists, endocrinologists and related sub-specialists; however, it will also benefit general physicians.

Written by respected experts in the field Provides a comprehensive overview of the topic Reports on novel research and shares expert perspectives on the thyroid and pregnancy

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An educator-scientist-physician-executive with over 40 years of leadership experience in higher education, research, and academic healthcare, Dr. Fereidoun Azizi currently serves as Head of the Research Institute for Endocrine Science, one of the largest institutes of its kind in Iran. He provides support, strategic oversight, guidance, and advocacy for the educational, research and clinical programs for academic members and health professions.

Dr. Azizi is also an internationally recognized clinical translational scientist, having developed an important program in endocrine disorders research and having published approximately 1400 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and book chapters over the past 40 years.

Dr. Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani is a physician-scientist and author who has made valuable contributions to evidence-based medicine, epidemiology, basic science and clinical research, as well as the social sciences. She has pioneered many areas of Reproductive Endocrinology and is one of the most-cited scientists on the thyroid and pregnancy. Dr. Tehrani is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Head of Reproductive Endocrinology at the Research Institute for Endocrine Science. She has published over 500 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, and book chapters.

Inhalt

Thyroid function in pregnancy.- Iodine Nutrition in Pregnancy.- Screening of thyroid Function.- Preconception Counseling.- Abnormalities of Maternal Thyroid Function.- Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy,. Nodular Thyroid Disease in pregnancy.- Postpartum Thyroid Disease.- Thyroid and Infertility.- Thyroid Disorders & Contraception.