Can women with hypothyroidism be pregnant

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Before answering this question, we must understand what is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism for short) is a kind of disease caused by the decrease of thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion, or the lack of physiological effect. According to its etiology, it can be divided into primary hypothyroidism, secondary hypothyroidism and peripheral hypothyroidism. Since the incidence rate of hypothyroidism is generally higher than that of men, can women with hypothyroidism become pregnant? What should be paid attention to when pregnant women with hypothyroidism.

Can women with hypothyroidism be pregnant

First of all, it is certain that women with hypothyroidism can be pregnant, but the thyroid function needs to be adjusted to the normal or slightly higher range, so that pregnancy can ensure the healthy development of you and the fetus.

Secondly, if you are a woman who is going to get pregnant, you should check your nail performance at least three months before you get pregnant. In order to prepare for pregnancy, hypothyroidism women should strictly control the thyroid function, and the control index should be TSH 0.3-2.5miu/l.

Finally, hypothyroidism patients in pregnancy after taking medicine, should be you know pregnant immediately go to endocrine review, after pregnancy, the baby also depends on the mother's thyroid hormone before three months, so after pregnancy, the doctor must add dosage, otherwise the baby's intelligence will be affected, and must control the normal thyroid function

matters needing attention

Although hypothyroidism patients can be pregnant, but for the child's neurodevelopment will have a certain impact. It is suggested to strengthen the treatment through Chinese medicine diet, because some hypothyroidism is congenital and may be inherited.