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Management of Thyroid Disorders in Lactation

July 21, 2020

Session Description: This session will discuss the impact of thyroid dysfunction on lactation, safety data for the use of antithyroid drugs in women who are breastfeeding, restrictions around radioactive iodine scanning and treatment related to lactation, and the importance of adequate iodine nutrition for nursing mothers.

Faculty: Angela M. Leung, MD
UCLA

Learning Objectives:

  1. Describe the importance of adequate iodine nutrition in lactation.
  2. Evaluate evidence for the safety of anti-thyroid drugs in lactating women with Graves' disease.
  3. Discuss safety considerations regarding iodine therapy or scanning relative in women who are breastfeeding or who have recently stopped breastfeeding.

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Test your knowledge in everyday practice with Endocrine Self-Assessment Program (ESAP™), the premier self-assessment tool for all areas of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. This year’s edition features 120 newly published clinical cases and questions, including a variety of common and rare conditions. Certified for 40.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ and 40.0 ABIM MOC Points, this product includes access to interactive online modules as well as a printed book to guide your study.

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