Subclinical hypothyroidism in the infertile female population: a guideline. Fertil Steril 2015 Sep;104(3):545-53
Date
08/05/2015Pubmed ID
26239023DOI
10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.05.028Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84940718716 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 160 CitationsAbstract
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 MedicineAuthor
Jay I. Sandlow MD Chair, Professor in the Urologic Surgery department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Asymptomatic DiseasesFemale
Fertility
Humans
Hypothyroidism
Infertility, Female
Predictive Value of Tests
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Thyroid Function Tests
Treatment Outcome