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Prevalence of Thyroid Disorders in First Trimester of Pregnancy at Kathmandu Model Hospital

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dc.contributor.authorPradhan, Hema Kumari
dc.contributor.authorDangal, Ganesh
dc.contributor.authorKarki, Aruna
dc.contributor.authorShrestha, Ranjana
dc.contributor.authorBhattachan, Kabin
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-09T09:50:05Z
dc.date.available2026-07-09T09:50:05Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionHema Kumari Pradhan Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital, Exhibition road, Kathmandu, Nepal Ganesh Dangal Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital, Exhibition road, Kathmandu, Nepal Aruna Karki Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital, Exhibition road, Kathmandu, Nepal Ranjana Shrestha Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital, Exhibition road, Kathmandu, Nepal Kabin Bhattachan Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kathmandu Model Hospital, Exhibition road, Kathmandu, Nepal
dc.description.abstractAbstract: Introduction: Thyroid disorder is a common endocrine disorder in pregnancy. The reference range of thyroid function is lower in pregnancy. Optimum thyroid function is required to prevent complications in mother and fetus. Pregnant ladies without symptoms of thyroid disorder may have abnormal value. This study was done to find the prevalence of thyroid disorder in pregnant ladies attending Kathmandu Model Hospital in first trimester. Methods: This was an observational study of pregnant ladies who attended Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Kathmandu Model Hospital from September 2021 to February 2022. Pregnant ladies in first trimester with singleton pregnancy without history of thyroid disorder were included in the study. Thyroid function test (TFT) was done after obtaining consent. Data were collected and analyzed. Results: A total of 488 pregnant ladies were included in the study. Thirty-seven (7.58%) pregnant ladies had abnormal result, out of which 34 (6.96%) had subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH). Conclusion: Subclinical hypothyroidism was high in the present study and BMI was not associated as risk factor.
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.63455/93ykx415
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/6931
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherPublic Health Concern Trust-Nepal (phect-NEPAL)
dc.subjectHypothyroidism
dc.subjectSubclinical hypothyroidism
dc.subjectHyperthyroidism
dc.titlePrevalence of Thyroid Disorders in First Trimester of Pregnancy at Kathmandu Model Hospital
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