Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can have a significant impact on pregnancy and the health of both mother and baby. Here are some key points:
1. Pregnancy planning: Women with hypothyroidism should carefully plan their pregnancy and stabilize their thyroid hormone levels before conception. It is important to achieve stable TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) levels.
2. Effects on the fetus: Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, low birth weight, and developmental disorders of the baby's nervous system.
3. Treatment: TSH and T4 (thyroxine) levels should be monitored regularly during pregnancy. Dosage of levothyroxine replacement therapy may need to be adjusted.
4. Postpartum: After delivery, hormone levels need to continue to be monitored as needs may change.
5. Maternal health: Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to anemia, preeclampsia, and other complications during pregnancy.
Women with hypothyroidism can successfully become pregnant and have healthy children, provided they receive proper medical monitoring and treatment.
At our medical center, you can undergo a thyroid ultrasound from Monday to Saturday at a time convenient for you.
Also consult with endocrinologist KACHUR MYROSLAVA MYKHAYLIVNA.
Doctor's office hours are only on Mondays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
To make an appointment, call:
+38 (067) 620 33 00
+38 (050) 620 33 00
vitamin.uz.ua
Uzhhorod, Novaka St., 44 (near the regional hospital)
