What are the chances of getting pregnant with hypothyroidism?

What are the chances of getting pregnant with hypothyroidism?

This means hypothyroidism may make it difficult to conceive if you’re planning on having children. A study published in August 2015 in the Journal of Pregnancy found that women with hypothyroidism were less likely to become pregnant — and more likely to take longer to become pregnant — than women without the condition.

What happens if you get pregnant with hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism can also interfere with the development of an embryo (fertilized egg). This increases the risk of miscarriage. Also, if you are pregnant and your hypothyroidism is not treated, your baby may be born prematurely (before the predicted due date), weigh less than normal, and have lowered mental capacity.

Can you take hypothyroid medication while pregnant?

Hypothyroidism treatments are generally safe to take during pregnancy, and the same synthetic hormone (levothyroxine) given to hypothyroid patients who are not pregnant are also given during pregnancy. An element of treatment that is likely to change during pregnancy is how much levothyroxine you need.

How do you treat hypothyroidism during pregnancy?

Hypothyroidism during pregnancy should be treated with levothyroxine, with a serum TSH goal of less than 2.5 mIU per L.

How can I avoid hypothyroidism during pregnancy?

The intake of synthetic thyroxine is found to be safe and necessary for the well-being of the fetus if the mother has hypothyroidism. A regular test of TSH levels every 6-8 week should be done during pregnancy.

Can hypothyroidism cause Down syndrome in pregnancy?

Thyroid antibodies are not a risk factor for pregnancies with Down syndrome.

Does hypothyroidism cause birth defects?

Hypothyroidism caused more birth defects than did hyperthyroidism. It’s possible that the same antibodies that cause the underactive thyroid also could be responsible for the birth defects, Nagey says.

Will thyroid affect pregnancy?

There is greater risk to the pregnancy from an untreated over-active thyroid gland than from taking antithyroid medication. Untreated hyperthyroidism can also lead to complications of high blood pressure in pregnancy, poor growth of the baby and premature delivery.