Postpartum thyroiditis secondary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunny Kumar MD [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Postpartum thyroiditis are same as primary prevention measures.

Secondary Prevention

• Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Postpartum thyroiditis are same as primary prevention measures.
• Studies have shown that 200 µg/day of PO selenomethionine started from 12th week and till the end of postpartum period significantly declines recurrence of postpartum thyroiditis cases.