women s health issues
Thyroid Disorders During Pregnancy
Introduction
 Overview of the Thyroid Gland may be present before women become pregnant, or they may develop during pregnancy. Being pregnant does not change the symptoms of thyroid disorders. How the fetus is affected depends on which thyroid disorder is present and which medications are used for treatment. But generally, the following are risks: Untreated overactive thyroid gland ( Hyperthyroidism ): Untreated underactive thyroid gland ( Hypothyroidism ): Impaired intellectual development in children and The most common causes of hypothyroidism in pregnant women are Hashimoto Thyroiditis None Treatment of Causes None If women have or have had a thyroid disorder, they and the baby are closely monitored during and after pregnancy. Doctors regularly check them for changes in symptoms and do blood tests to measure thyroid hormone levels. 