Abstract: Background and Objectives: In order to support the necessity of regular prenatal thyroid screening. To quantify the prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disorders. Examine the results of individuals diagnosed with thyroid problems who receive both sufficient and insufficient therapy.
Methods: Between May 2017 to April 2018, a total of 400 pregnant patients with singleton gestation were included in a study conducted at the Department of Community Medicine, Madha Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, India. All participants in the study provided written consent. Patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism were excluded from the analysis.
Results: Thyroid disorders affect 15.7% of the population. The 95% confidence interval (CI) suggests that the occurrence rate may vary between 13.21% and 16.79%. Additionally, it may be stated that 1 in 7 women who were surveyed experienced abnormal thyroid functioning.
Conclusion: This study suggests that standard thyroid screening, which fails to detect many individuals, is significantly more desirable than focused case detection. Participants exhibiting an aberrant thyroid profile experienced a higher incidence of complications compared to those with a normal thyroid profile. Therefore, in a country with a high incidence of thyroid cancer, it is imperative to advocate for extensive screening.
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