Symptoms of hypothyroidism during pregnancy

  Most women are very happy to know that they are pregnant, but if they accidentally suffer from a certain disease, it can also be very distressing. During prenatal checkups, doctors will require mothers to undergo thyroid examinations, which is a common condition. So, what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism during pregnancy?

  

Symptoms of hypothyroidism during pregnancy1

  1、 Easy to fatigue and drowsiness. If suffering from hypothyroidism, the ability of new and old energy will be weakened, and the body will not receive enough energy, making it particularly easy to feel tired and sleepy.

  2、 Low mood and loss of appetite. Suffering from hypothyroidism results in reduced energy expenditure, poor metabolism, and loss of appetite for food. However, weight gain is easy, and there is often unexplained low mood and lack of strong interest in anything.

  3、 Dry skin. Suffering from hypothyroidism can cause the body to not sweat or sweat less, and the skin glands will reduce the secretion of sebum, resulting in dry skin that appears pale or yellowish.

  4、 Memory loss and hypothyroidism lead to weakened physical function in patients, resulting in a decline in memory ability.

  In the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, sufficient thyroid hormones are needed to promote fetal development, which need to be obtained from the mother. If the mother suffers from hypothyroidism, it can easily cause miscarriage or developmental abnormalities, and also affect the intellectual development of the fetus. Early treatment is necessary, and taking the medication prescribed by the doctor correctly will not have any impact on the fetus.

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