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Hypothyroidism
A low level of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone is critical to normal metabolism. Hypothyroid women have problems conceiving and may have more problems with pregnancy and with their newborn infants. Replacement thyroid hormone can be given during pregnancy to re-establish normal metabolism.
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Date Last Modified: 08/27/2003 07:08