Obstetrics (Hypothyroidism)

Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ for Child

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 30th, 1999

Children born to mothers with untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy score lower on IQ tests than children of healthy mothers.

However, children whose mothers were being treated for the condition scored almost the same as children born to healthy mothers. These findings suggest that early detection and treatment of hypothyroidism in pregnant women may be a critical part of prenatal care.

The findings were reported by Dr. James Haddow in the August 19, 1999, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was partially funded by the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (1999-08-30)

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