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Subclinical hypothyroidism in the infertile female population: a guideline. Fertil Steril 2015 Sep;104(3):545-53

Date

08/05/2015

Pubmed ID

26239023

DOI

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.05.028

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84940718716 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   160 Citations

Abstract

There is controversy regarding whether to treat subtle abnormalities of thyroid dysfunction in the infertile female patient. This guideline document reviews the risks and benefits of treating subclinical hypothyroidism in female patients with a history of infertility and miscarriage, as well as obstetrical and neonatal outcomes in this population.

Author List

Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine

Author

Jay I. Sandlow MD Chair, Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Asymptomatic Diseases
Female
Fertility
Humans
Hypothyroidism
Infertility, Female
Predictive Value of Tests
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Thyroid Function Tests
Treatment Outcome