Prenatal thyroid hormone replacement therapy does not impair language and communication in offspring

Takeaway

  • Prenatal thyroid hormone replacement therapy (THRT) exposure is not associated with diagnoses and symptoms of language and speech impairment in offspring.

Why this matters

    The demonstration that children of mothers treated with THRT during pregnancy carry no increased risk for language impairments supports current recommendations that pregnant women with hypothyroidism should receive THRT.