19th April 2022

A 31-year-old primiparous woman, who is 12 weeks pregnant, presents to her GP

A 31-year-old primiparous woman, who is 12 weeks pregnant, presents to her GP with increased feelings of anxiety, and palpitations. She has a past medical history of Grave Disease, which is controlled by carbimazole under specialist guidance. She has previously used a medication to treat these symptoms but is unsure if it is safe in pregnancy.

What medication can be given to a pregnant person with hyperthyroidism?

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