women s health issues
Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy
Hashimoto thyroiditis
 Hashimoto Thyroiditis is chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland caused by an autoimmune reaction—when the immune system malfunctions and attacks its own tissues. Because the immune system is suppressed during pregnancy, this disorder may become less evident. However, pregnant women sometimes develop hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism that requires treatment. 