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Post-partum patients should have thyroid function tests checked at 8 – 12 weeks if they have:-
- Symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
- Goitre
- History of post-partum thyroiditis or thyroid disease
- Positive TPOAb
If a hyperthyroid profile is found (TSH <0.01 mU/L; FT4/FT3 raised) an endocrine opinion is warranted to differentiate post-partum thyroiditis from other causes of hyperthyroidism such as Graves’ disease. A TRAbs measurement will be helpful for this.
