Main description:

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.

Contents:

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.