Diagnosis and management of postpartum thyroiditis (PPT)

  1, thyroid function abnormalities occur within one year after delivery, can manifest hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism biphasic, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism monophasic 2, TRAb negative 3, most of the self-limiting process 4, hyperthyroidism generally do not need anti-thyroid drug treatment, hyperthyroidism severe can be given with beta-blocker symptomatic treatment 5, hypothyroidism period serum TSH “10mIU/L, do not need thyroid hormone replacement, can be self-recovery 6, the risk of permanent hypothyroidism within 5-10 years after delivery. The risk of permanent hypothyroidism increases significantly within 5-10 years after delivery, so it is recommended to check TSH every year.