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Association between parity and autoimmune thyroiditis in a general female population
1 Jan 2008
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Autoimmune thyroid disease (AIT) is more common in females than in males. Furthermore, it is well documented that the risk of thyroid autoimmunity increases during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. The objective of the present study was to analyse the association between parity and AIT by using ultrasound and serological data. METHODS: The study population included 2156 women, aged 20-79 years....
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