Thyroid disorders Dr Haytham Eltehewey Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility

Thyroid disorders

Accordingly of the more common in women than men, and given the importance of this gland and its role in regulating the menstrual cycle in women and in the occurrence of ovulation and thus the occurrence of pregnancy, any deficiency or defect in the secretion of hormones of this gland may cause a delay in the menstrual cycle and its irregularity and thus delay pregnancy and childbearing .

Also in Pregnancy

Also the second most common endocrine disorder affecting women of reproductive age, and when untreated during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of miscarriage, placental abruption, hypertensive disorders, and growth restriction. Current guidelines recommend targeted screening of women at high risk, including those with a history of disease, type 1 diabetes mellitus, or other autoimmune disease; current or past use or a family history of autoimmune.

Basically appropriate management results in improved outcomes, demonstrating the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment. In women with hypothyroidism, levothyroxine is titrated to achieve a goal serum stimulating hormone level less than 2.5 mIU per L. The preferred treatment is antithyroid medications, with a goal of maintaining a serum free thyroxine level in the upper one-third of the normal range.

Also Postpartum is the most common form of postpartum dysfunction and may present as hyper. Symptomatic treatment is recommended for the former; levothyroxine is indicated for the latter in women who are symptomatic, breastfeeding, or who wish to become pregnant.

The Second diabetes mellitus as the most common endocrinopathy that occurs in women during their reproductive years.

Firstly Symptoms often mimic common symptoms of pregnancy, making it challenging to identify. Poorly controlled is associated with adverse outcomes during pregnancy, and treatment is an essential part of prenatal care to ensure maternal and fetal well-being.

Generally On the other hand, hypothyroidism may also affect the safety of pregnancy and the health of the fetus, such as miscarriage, premature birth, affecting the mental development of the fetus and high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Symptoms during pregnancy…

For example

Feeling tired – coldness of the body.
Swelling in the face – weight gain.
slow heart rate – muscle cramps

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