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Postpartum Thyroiditis: Not Just a Worn Out Mom

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Pereira, K; Brown, AJ
Published in: Journal for Nurse Practitioners
January 1, 2008

Postpartum thyroiditis (PPT) is a common condition that can occur in the first 12 months after delivery, affecting 5% to 7% of all postpartum women. This article provides a case illustration of this disorder. The typical clinical course for PPT is that of initial thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism), followed by a hypothyroid state, and eventual return to normal thyroid function. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction can be mistaken for normal postpartum adjustment and fatigue by the patient. PPT must be distinguished from other causes of abnormal thyroid function. Treatment focuses on reduction of symptoms. Antithyroid medication is not indicated. Women who develop PPT are at high risk for future development of hypothyroidism. © 2008 American College of Nurse Practitioners.

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Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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1555-4155

Publication Date

January 1, 2008

Volume

4

Issue

3

Start / End Page

175 / 182

Related Subject Headings

  • Nursing
  • 1110 Nursing
 

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Pereira, K., & Brown, A. J. (2008). Postpartum Thyroiditis: Not Just a Worn Out Mom. Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 4(3), 175–182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2007.09.002
Pereira, K., and A. J. Brown. “Postpartum Thyroiditis: Not Just a Worn Out Mom.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners 4, no. 3 (January 1, 2008): 175–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2007.09.002.
Pereira K, Brown AJ. Postpartum Thyroiditis: Not Just a Worn Out Mom. Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 2008 Jan 1;4(3):175–82.
Pereira, K., and A. J. Brown. “Postpartum Thyroiditis: Not Just a Worn Out Mom.” Journal for Nurse Practitioners, vol. 4, no. 3, Jan. 2008, pp. 175–82. Scopus, doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2007.09.002.
Pereira K, Brown AJ. Postpartum Thyroiditis: Not Just a Worn Out Mom. Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 2008 Jan 1;4(3):175–182.
Journal cover image

Published In

Journal for Nurse Practitioners

DOI

ISSN

1555-4155

Publication Date

January 1, 2008

Volume

4

Issue

3

Start / End Page

175 / 182

Related Subject Headings

  • Nursing
  • 1110 Nursing