BMR changes by what % in pregnancy
Ans. A. Rise by 25%* During pregnancy glomerular filtration rate increases, which causes increased renal clearance of iodine.* Maternal serum iodine levels fall due to increased renal loss and also due to transplacental shift to the fetus. These cause hyperplasia of the gland.
Rise by 25%
Fall by 25%
Rise by 50%
Fall by 50%
Physiological changes during Pregnancy