Volume :
6
Issue :
2
Abstract :
Maternal hypothyroidism may place the mother at an increased risk of adverse obstetrical outcomes. Untreated hypothyroidism is associated with increased risk for pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, placental abruption, miscarriage, and perinatal mortality.
Aim & Objective
Aim of the study to evaluate hypothyroidism associated with pregnancy person. Methodology: The study was a prospective observational study and was conducted over a period of six months in various hospitals.
Results and Discussion
Out of 109 patients, In age wise distribution, the highest number of patients (44.95%) fell in 22-25 of age range followed by 24.77% in 26-29 years range. 54.12% patients suffer from hypothyroid and 39.44% suffer from anemia most seen in second trimester and also followed by12.84% with hypertension. Prescription pattern among the obstetrics and gynecology patients observed was like Anti-anemic drug 67.88%, Calcium 56.88%, Vitamin supplement 17.43%, Anti-emetics 15.59%, Anti-fungal 2.7%, Anti-ulcer 1.83%.
Conclusion
Hypothyroid, anemia, hypertension are associated disease in pregnant patients. Second trimester more suffer from hypothyroidism and anemia. Iron, calcium and vitamin supplement were the most frequently prescribed drugs.