The thyroid gland and its effects on pregnancy
The thyroid gland, a small but enormously important organ, plays a crucial role in controlling various body functions through hormones.
Hyper- and Hypo-Thyroidism - An Overactive and Underactive hormone production
Thyroid disorders are divided into overrfunction and underfuntion. Overfunction can cause nervousness, weight loss, and heart palpitations, while an underactive thyroid gland can cause fatigue, weight gain, and sensitivity to cold. Both conditions influence the chances of a successful pregnancy negatively.
Diagnosis of thyroid function
To diagnose thyroid problems, blood tests are done to measure hormone levels, particularly thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). An abnormal TSH level may indicate a functional disorder and requires further clarification, possibly through further blood tests or an ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland.