Pregnancy and thyroid disease

Various types of studies have shown that disorders in the functions of the thyroid gland contribute to the occurrence of serious complications in the development of pregnancy. These are complications such as toxicosis, miscarriages, frozen pregnancies, fetal development anomalies, stillbirth. Pregnancy and thyroid disease are very dangerous combinations.

How does the disease affect the pregnancy of the body

It is proved that in pregnancy the thyroid gland functions are increased, the secretion of thyroid hormones is increased in the early stages, while the thyroid gland of the fetus does not function. For the development of the fetus, these hormones are of great importance, differentiation of tissues, growth processes. During pregnancy, due to the increase in the number of thyroxine-binding globulins, which are caused by a large number of estrogens, the content of bound forms of hormones( thyroid) in the blood increases in pregnant women. And the concentration of active, free fractions of hormones is the same as outside of pregnancy.

Thyroid gland for women's health has a special role. The work of the ovaries is counterbalanced by thyroid hormones. Pregnancy and disease of this endocrine gland are almost incompatible. Quite often, problems with the thyroid cause infertility, but if pregnancy has occurred, it leads to the birth of a baby with vices, to miscarriage. These problems can be prevented if you know how to do it.

Surveys to be carried out

When planning a pregnancy, you should undergo examinations from an obstetrician-gynecologist. According to your complaints or for some reasons, the doctor may have some speculation that you have a thyroid disorder. You should pay attention to changes in the body such as a sharp loss or gain in weight, the appearance of hoarseness in the voice, problems with appetite, changes in appearance( puffiness, thickening of the neck, dryness or fatness of the skin).Sudden attacks of anger, drowsiness, mood swings, problems with vision, hearing, chills or hot flashes, pain in the heart. And also headaches, increased pressure, frequent catarrhal diseases, joint and muscle pains, diarrhea or frequent constipation, malfunction of the menstrual cycle. Such symptoms may indicate that a woman may have a hidden disease of this gland.

The physician should refer for a screening hormone test to determine the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone. After all sorts of checks and detection of the disease, he will appoint the necessary treatment.

Disease of this gland and pregnancy

Pregnant with this pathology should be observed obstetrician and endocrinologist. They conduct the necessary consultations, monitoring and treatment for this case.

Goiter is a disease in which the thyroid gland is enlarged. In the craw can be the formation of nodes. The most serious complication is malignancy( malignancy).In this case, an emergency termination of pregnancy and further treatment of a woman is prescribed. When pregnancy is possible, an increase in thyroid gland insignificant, but only the specialist decides - this is a pathology or norm. Often, goiter appears in those who live in contaminated areas.

Thyroid disease like thyroiditis requires special treatment. At its treatment, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, detoxification therapy and correction of impaired function are performed. Such a disease can be a consequence of the pathology of immune processes and other diseases. Because of this, during pregnancy there can be various complications.

Hyperthyroidism is a disease in which the body lacks thyroid hormones. Women with this disease often face miscarriage and infertility. In pregnancy, if the functions of this gland are reduced, hormones of the thyroid gland are prescribed. Pregnancy in severe illness is contraindicated, even possible development of coma. In order not to have unpleasant consequences, it is best to be examined by a doctor before planning pregnancy.