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Podcast: Dr. Chapa’s OBGYN Clinical Pearls
Episode: OB Anti-Thyroid Antibody Tests: 👍or👎
Description: Such a small gland… Yet so much confusion, and controversy: the THYROID gland in pregnancy. Let’s start with this foundational question: should we universally screen for thyroid abnormalities in pregnancy? And as a follow-up question, should we be checking for anti-thyroid antibodies? The answer to both of those queries depends on who you ask! In this episode, we will solve the conundrum of whether we should be screening for anti-thyroid antibodies pre-pregnancy and/or during pregnancy itself. Does identification of these antibodies affect management? What is their role in recurrent miscarriage? Listen in, and find out.