Video - Postpartum thyroiditis
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Postpartum thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that occurs a few months after giving birth, resulting in either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. The first phase is typically hyperthyroidism. Then, the thyroid either returns to normal or a woman develops hypothyroidism. In some cases, the inflammation may subside without any treatment, but once permanent hypothyroidism develops, there is a need for lifelong treatment with thyroid hormone replacement medications.
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