Published March 1981 | Version v1
Journal article

An Evaluation of Thyroid Hormones (T4, T3, and Free T4) Concentrations During Pregnancy

  • 1. Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu (Korea, Republic of)
  • 2. Chonnam National University Hospital, Kwangju (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Serum concentrations of T4, T3, and free T4 were measured by radioimmunoassay in normal pregnant women at trimesters, in postpartum women, and cord blood of neonate. Total T4 were increased during pregnancy, remarkably high in the first trimester, and also somewhat increased in postpartum, and normal in neonate. Total T3 were in normal range during pregnancy, but increased in postpartum, whereas decreased in neonate. Free T4 were decreased in 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy, however normal in postpartum and neonate.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Korean Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
1
Series
21 refs, 2 figs, 2 tabs
Journal Page Range
p. 21-25
ISSN
1225-6714