Pregnancy and Iodine Prophylaxis

Emre KÖLE^* & Merve KÖLE

Bilecik State Hospital Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology Bilecik, Turkey

Dr. Emre KÖLE, Bilecik State Hospital Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology Bilecik, Turkey.

Keywords: Pregnancy; Iodine Deficiency; Iodine Replacement

Abstract

Iodine is one of the essential elements required during pregnancy and lactation. Fetal severe mortality and morbidity can be seen in iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency is a global health problem. Daily iodine intake should be 250μg / day, especially in pregnant or lactating women. Iodine is one of the essential elements that must be taken absolutely in individuals. Approximately 90% of the dietary iodine is absent from the stomach and duodenum. The half-life of the iodine is up to 10 hours depending on the iodine deficiency. The iodine released into the plasma is used repeatedly by the thyroid gland. The unused portion is excreted in the urine.

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