Generally, female friends go for physical examinations during the preparation for pregnancy, and some may find that they have hypothyroidism. Therefore, it is best not to get pregnant first because it has an impact. First, treat the disease to see the cause of hypothyroidism, and then treat it accordingly. Below, we will explain the health knowledge related to hypothyroidism.
1、 Can hypothyroidism lead to pregnancy
1. The full name of hypothyroidism is hypothyroidism, which is different from simple goiter. It is not caused by iodine deficiency, and the etiology of hypothyroidism may be related to autoimmune factors. Hypothyroidism carries certain risks, and children born to pregnant women with hypothyroidism may also suffer from congenital hypothyroidism, which has a certain impact on their intellectual development.
2. Pregnancy with hypothyroidism can easily lead to a higher rate of miscarriage or stillbirth. When female patients have hypothyroidism, it is often caused by excessive or frequent menstruation. If left untreated, it can also lead to infertility. Hypothyroidism increases the incidence of low birth weight infants and premature infants, and increases the mortality rate of newborns and perinatal infants. Hyperthyroidism is an endocrine disease with a certain genetic predisposition. There is a certain risk for hypothyroidism patients to have children, and the likelihood of their offspring developing hyperthyroidism is higher than that of the normal population. The course of hypothyroidism is relatively long, and long-term medication can have adverse effects on the fetus, such as congenital hyperthyroidism.
2、 Precautions for pregnant women with hypothyroidism
1. During pregnancy, there are significant physiological changes in the thyroid gland, mainly manifested in enhanced function. At the same time, the physiological demand for thyroid hormones during pregnancy also increases. Therefore, during pregnancy, the condition of hypothyroidism often worsens. Hypothyroidism has many negative effects on pregnancy, causing adverse consequences for both pregnant women and fetuses, leading to the occurrence of various adverse pregnancy outcomes. Pregnant women with hypothyroidism are most prone to complications such as gestational hypertension, miscarriage, premature birth, placental abruption, hypoalbuminemia, postpartum hemorrhage, and abnormal thyroid function.
2. Clinical practice has shown that for pregnant women with hypothyroidism, thyroid function during pregnancy is the main factor affecting perinatal outcomes. As long as the control of thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy is satisfactory and thyroid function is basically normal, the prognosis of both mother and child is mostly good. Otherwise, the complications of both mother and child are significantly increased. Monitoring maternal thyroid function before and during pregnancy and providing timely and appropriate treatment is crucial. The treatment of hypothyroidism largely determines the outcome of pregnancy.
The above is some health knowledge about hypothyroidism. It is generally not recommended to get pregnant because it may cause miscarriage, fetal arrest, and genetic hypothyroidism, which can affect the intelligence of the baby. Treatment is needed until thyroid hormone levels are restored to their original level. Sometimes hypothyroidism can also have an impact on women's emotions.
