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| Thyroid function is often normal, but hypothyroidism may develop, and rarely, hyperthyroidism. Thyroiditis is more common than Graves' disease when mild cases are included, and the prevalence among women is at least 2%. Diagnosis Diagnosis is made by the finding of a painless, smooth, firm goiter in a young woman, with positive levels of anti-thyroid hormones and a euthyroid (normal thyroid) or hypothyroid metabolic status. Since progression of symptoms may be subtle, thyroiditis is difficult to diagnose at times. The presence of a large gland, progressive growth of the goiter, or hypothyroidism indicates the need for replacement thyroid hormone. Some 5-7% of women worldwide develop the disease after giving birth, according to the American Thyroid Association. Once this initial phase passes, a woman either recovers completely or has sustained damage to her thyroid. |
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