Abstract:Introduction: Data on the burden of thyroid disease in pregnant women in our community is scarce albeit the detrimental effects it brought to both the mother and fetus if left untreated. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of thyroid disorders, socio-demography distribution, and method of diagnosis in pregnant women of both tertiary centres in Kuantan, Pahang. Materials and Methods: A retrospective cross sectional study involving patients under follow ups at the Endocrine and Obstetric Clinic… Show more
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