Comparison of Maternal and Perinatal Outcome in Pregnant Women with Hypothyroidism Diagnosed before Conception with Hypothyroidism Diagnosed during Pregnancy

BACKGROUND: Thyroid disorder is one of commonest endocrine disorder in women and hence constitutes a common endocrine disorder complicating pregnancy. Diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism preconceptionally and during early pregnancy appears to be a useful strategy to improve maternal and fetal outcome.