"Thyroid in Pregnancy: Updated Guidelines"

presented by

Elizabeth N. Pearce, MD, MSc 
Professor of Medicine and Endocrine Fellowship Program Director/ Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
Boston, MA
 

Lecture Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Describe current recommendations for the diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism in pregnancy.
2.    Understand current recommendations for the diagnosis and management of thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy.
3.    Understand current evidence regarding the management of euthyroid women with thyroid autoimmunity in pregnancy and preconception.

Educational Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1.    Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.
2.    Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.
3.    Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.