Management of Hyperthyroidism in Pregnancy: Results of a Survey among Members of the European Thyroid Association

Abstract

with propylthiouracil initially and switch to methimazole af-ter the first trimester. Responders used several combina-tions of tests to monitor the dose of ATDs, and the thyroid test results they targeted were inconsistent. For a lactating woman with GD, 68% would give ATDs without stopping lactation. Conclusions: Variation in the clinical practices surrounding the management of hyperthyroid pregnant women in Europe still exists.