If thyroid is not controlled during pregnancy, it can also affect the child.According to experts, blood pressure of a pregnant woman can increase due to thyroid.
Thyroid Disorders and Pregnancy: Thyroid is a gland in our throat, which releases many essential hormones. When this gland starts releasing more hormones than required, then a condition called hyperthyroidism arises. When this gland releases less hormones than required, then people suffer from hypothyroidism. Both these conditions cause many problems for the body. Especially the problem of thyroid troubles women more. Often women have a question in their mind that can there be problems in pregnancy due to thyroid? Let’s know the truth.
Dr Bandana Sodhi, Director, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Fortis La Femme Hospital, Greater Kailash, Delhi, told AnyTV That women suffering from thyroid can also get pregnant. Women can conceive in both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid conditions. However, for this they will have to maintain their thyroid and take medicines on time. Pregnancy can be successful by managing thyroid.
Dr. Bandana told that overactive thyroid i.e. hyperthyroidism can cause harm to the woman and the baby in the womb during pregnancy. Women may have high blood pressure problem due to this. This can cause problems in kidney and liver function and heart rate may increase. If thyroid becomes excessive, it can cause cardiac problems and preterm delivery i.e. premature delivery. Apart from this, the weight of the child can be less than normal due to this. This is called low birth weight. The child may also have genetic thyroid problem.
According to experts, hypothyroidism can cause anemia in women and the child may have developmental problems. If the thyroid is very low, it can also lead to miscarriage. Many children can get thyroid disease transferred through genes. To avoid all these problems, women should consult a doctor to keep their thyroid under control. This is a treatable problem, which can be treated accurately and the mother and child can be saved from any problems.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : May 24, 2024, 12:29 IST