"Postpartum thyroiditis (PPT) is a type of thyroid inflammatory condition defined as the development of hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis or both in the year following childbirth in any women who did not have clinical evidence of thyroid disease before pregnancy 7. It may also occur following a spontaneous or induced abortion."
"antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies: although 50% of anti-TPO positive women may not develop thyroid dysfunction"
"antithyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies: although 50% of anti-TPO positive women may not develop thyroid dysfunction"
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"Associations"
"Postpartum thyroiditis (PPT) is a type of thyroid inflammatory condition defined as the development of hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis or both in the year following childbirth in any women who did not have clinical evidence of thyroid disease before pregnancy 7. It may also occur following a spontaneous or induced abortion."