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What is Postpartum Thyroiditis?

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First answer by jenny. Last edit by jenny.
Postpartum Thyroiditis refers to the increase and/or decrease in thyroid hormone levels post childbirth. Generally it starts off with hyperthyroidism and then moves to hypothyroidism. It is believed to be caused by variations in the immune function in pregnant women.

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