Diseases Thyroid Gland and Pregnancy

Abstract

This review contains discusses of functional properties of the thyroid gland during the physiological pregnancy, particularly during in its different periods. Influence of iodine insufficiency and radioactive effects on the functional status of the pregnant women’s thyroid gland. Influence of the pathology of the thyroid gland on pregnancy, a fetus and a pregnant woman. Also, methods of correction of various pathological changes of functions of the thyroid gland during the gestation are discussed, as they can lead tohabitual miscarriage and to the pathology of the newborn. Preventive measures for the women living in the region of iodine deficiency at the pregnancy planning stage and individual iodine prevention, during the all pregnancy period and in the breastfeeding period.