Universal TSH Screening – Is it worthwhile? Value of TSH screening at a public hospital

Dr Siddesh M Iyer; Dr. Reena J Wani; Dr. Amruta D Bhende; Dr. Ganesh A Shinde

Volume : VI, Issue : XII, December - 2017

Universal TSH Screening – Is it worthwhile? Value of TSH screening at a public hospital

Dr Siddesh M Iyer, Dr. Reena J Wani, Dr. Amruta D Bhende, Dr. Ganesh A Shinde

Abstract :

Thyroid disorders are among the common endocrine problems in pregnant women. It is now well established that not only overt, but subclinical thyroid dysfunction also has adverse effects on maternal and fetal outcome. Overt hypothyroidism affects up to 1% of all pregnancies. But subclinical hypothyroidism, which has been estimated to affect between 3% and 15% of pregnancies, �is where the controversy lies" Our study was conducted to evaluate the occurrence of thyroid disorders in pregnancy by screening TSH values, and co relating with pregnancy outcomes. All women attending ante natal OPD were counseled about voluntary TSH screening at their first visit from July 2016 to June 2017. Those with deranged TSH values underwent further evaluation and treatment as appropriate.