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ArticleIndian journal of endocrinology and metabolism

Normative Trimester-Specific Thyroid Function Data from India: The State of the Nation.

Subramanian Kannan, Sanjay Kalra

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Subramanian KannanDepartment of Endocrinology, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre, Narayana Health, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Sanjay KalraDepartment of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInternational guidelines recommend using local trimester-specific normative data for TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). However, there are no unified Indian data for the same. MATERIAL AND

methodsThis review collates recently published data from various Indian centres and discusses the state of trimester-specific TSH ranges in the country.

resultsThe authors describe the strengths and limitations of available data, and support the need for pan-India data.

conclusionTo ensure effective screening and action, harmonized research is necessary to establish national normative data for TSH in India.

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Hashimoto's thyroiditishypothyroidismIndiaTSH assay

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