Journal of Midwifery
Vol 4, No 1 (2019): Published on June 2019

The Safety of Radioiodine Therapy for Women of Reproductive Age

Aisyah Elliyanti (Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Universitas Andalas)

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Publish Date
29 Jun 2019

Abstract

Radioiodine (131I) is  an essential adjuvant treatment after thyroidectomy in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma as well as Graves’ disease (hyperthyroidism). Generally 131I is safe, It has some side effects. Infertility is one an important issues for patients who will consider to receive the therapy, especially for woman in reproductive age.  This is reviewed in this paper. Studies reported, in hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer patients who received  131I therapy, demonstrated no significant radiation effect, some of patients may have experienced short-term reproductive organs disfunction and changes generally resolve. There is no effect of 131I to subsequent pregnancy documented.

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Journal of Midwifery
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Abbrev

jom

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Universitas Andalas

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Social Sciences

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The Journal of Midwifery (JoM) is a scientific periodical/journal maintained by Undergraduate Program of Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia. This journal provides a venue for the publication of research relevant to midwives, midwifery practice and education. It ...