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This case history aims to illustrate the treatment of hypothyroidism in pregnancy, in particular the recommendation for levothyroxine rather than triiodothyronine (T3) containing thyroid hormone replacement. It will then address the recommendation for iodine supplementation in pregnancy.
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Colzani, R.M. (2015). Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy. In: Davies, T. (eds) A Case-Based Guide to Clinical Endocrinology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2059-4_12
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