Transient autoimmune thyroiditis occurring in the POSTPARTUM PERIOD. It is characterized by the presence of high titers of AUTOANTIBODIES against THYROID PEROXIDASE and THYROGLOBULIN. Clinical signs include the triphasic thyroid hormone pattern: beginning with THYROTOXICOSIS, followed with HYPOTHYROIDISM, then return to euthyroid state by 1 year postpartum.
Pubic Symphysis Diastasis
Puerperal Infection
Synonyms
Exact Synonyms:
Post partum Thyroiditis
;
Post-partum Thyroiditides
;
Postpartum Thyroiditides