Association between thyroid disorders with high blood pressure in pregnant women from Karbala City-Iraq

High blood pressure disorders during pregnancy are associated with a variety of maternal and fetal complications, and only a few risk factors are known for developing these disorders during pregnancy. Limited and conflicting data are available on the relationship between thyroid function and the risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy. The aim of the investigation was to study the relationship between hypothyroidism and the risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy. Serum levels of TSH and T4 (FT4) were determined in laboratories of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in Karbala. 151 pregnant women distributed as follows: 50 samples as a control group and 101 samples from pregnant women with thyroid disorders and hypertension Results: Mothers with hyperthyroidism were more likely to have high blood pressure disorders compared to hypothyroidism group, which was due to It mainly increases the risk of developing high blood pressure. High levels of FT4 during pregnancy have been associated with an increased risk of developing high blood pressure disorders which can in turn lead to abnormalities in the endothelial cells of the blood vessels. Conclusions: Thyroid disorders and elevated FT4 levels during pregnancy are risk factors for developing high blood pressure during pregnancy.