Thyroid hormones are necessary for normal fetal development during the first 3 months.Because hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are possible, thyroid levels should be monitored before and throughout your pregnancy.

Thyroid hormones are particularly necessary to assure healthy fetal development of the brain and nervous system during the first three months of your pregnancy since the baby depends on your hormones, which are delivered through gland in the fetus will begin to produce its own thyroid hormones.

What happens if the thyroid disease in pregnancy is untreated?

Untreated thyroid diseases during pregnancy may lead to premature birth, preeclampsia (a servere increase in blood pressure), miscarriage, and low birth weight among other problems. Therefore, it is important to talk to your doctor if you have had a history of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism so you can be monitored before and during your pregnancy, and to be sure that your medication is properly adjusted, if necessary.

So if you have hypothyroidism – your doctor will add thyroxine supplementation and adjust your dose accordingly.
If you have hyperthyroidism, your doctor will put you on anti- thyroid medications and adjust your dose appropriately.

Your doctor might advise a regular blood estimation of your thyroid levels every 4 to 6 weeks thro’ the pregnancy to keep your levels under control and there by give you a healthy pregnancy.

For more clarifications,
Meet with Dr.SUNITHA SIVAKUMAR MD(og),
DRM( Reproductive medicine, Germany), D.Mas( Laproscopy, Germany).
For appointments,
contact – 0416- 2253400, 0416- 2252114, 0416-2909192