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What would cause hyperthyroidism after pregnancy?

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Dr. Robert Lang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Usually autoimmune: Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can occur after pregnancy and usually are autoimmune conditions grave's disease (hyper) and hashimoto's (hypo.).

Answered 7/21/2012

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