Abstract
Objectives: To determine the frequency of subclinical Hypothyroidism in women with first-trimester pregnancy loss. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Gynaecology & Obstetrics Department, Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi Pakistan,from Jun 2018 to Dec 2018. Methodology: The study included 130 women aged 18-40 years who had first-trimester pregnancy loss. Patients withchronic renal failure, known thyroid disorders and taking medication that can affect thyroid functions were excluded. Venous blood samples were taken to analyse thyroid function tests, and subclinical Hypothyroidism was noted. Results: The mean age of the women was 28.68±4.80 years. Most patients 77(59.23%), were between 18 and 30 years old. The mean BMI was 29.42±2.50 kg/m2. 16(12.31%) women with first-trimester miscarriage had subclinical Hypothyroidism. Conclusion: This study concluded that the frequency of subclinical Hypothyroidism in women with first-trimester pregnancy loss was significant. Proper management protocol for early recognition and management of subclinical Hypothyroidism in women can improve pregnancy outcomes.
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