Post-partum thyroiditis

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• Synonyms

  • Postpartum thyroiditis

• Causes

  • Thyroid antibody

• Effects

  • Thyrotoxicosis
  • Goitre
  • Low radioiodine uptake

• Parents

  • Post-partum disease

• Description

  • "Incidence 5% births Occurs at least 3 months post-partum 90% recover spontaneously"