New York Times Examines Debate Over Thyroid Testing For Pregnant Women

The New York Times on Tuesday examined the debate among obstetricians over whether to test pregnant women for thyroid conditions, which can lead to complications during pregnancy. The thyroid gland, which is located in the neck, produces hormones that control the body’s metabolism and assist in regulating body weight, heart rate and other factors.

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Filed under: Endocrinology on April 18th, 2009