Isolated Hypothyroxinemia in Iranian Pregnant Women, the Role of Iodine Deficiency: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Thyroid disorders such as subclinical hypothyroidism and isolated maternal hypothyroxinemia are understudied in pregnant women, despite their possible adverse effects on the health of mother and child. Also, the role of iodine deficiency in developing such disorders has not yet been fully understood. Methods: The present national population-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 1080 randomly recruited pregnant women, aged...