
Diabetes & EndocrinologyHemithyroidectomyGestational Hypothyroidism
Pregnancy Following Hemithyroidectomy: Elevated Risk of Gestational Overt Hypothyroidism Amid Favorable Obstetric Outcomes
By MedXY|Aug 25, 2026
Women with preconception hemithyroidectomy face a substantially increased risk of overt hypothyroidism during pregnancy, especially after thyroid cancer surgery, yet obstetric outcomes remain comparable to women with intact thyroids.