Description
Postpartum thyroiditis is said to affect 1 in 20 Australian women but in reality the rates are much higher and the risk much greater in many of our patients. Given up to 50% of patients diagnosed with PPT will end up with permanent hypothyroidism, a risk assessment radar that works in real time to better predict, pre-empt and prevent the condition is essential. Summarising the research, we showcase both baseline risks prior to conception and the best schedule for thyroid health monitoring throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
