Many pregnant mothers do see any correlation between thyroid and
pregnancy and so don't think it is necessarily important to undergo
thyroid diagnostic check before or during pregnancy. Experienced
obstetricians will always ask for blood test because there's almost no
clear difference between the symptoms of early pregnancy like; insomnia,
fatigue, weight gain, lethargy and constipation and that of a thyroid
disease, like hypothyroidism whose symptoms in women include; insomnia,
nervousness, weight gain, breast milk formation, constipation, sleeping
more, loss of energy, severe fatigue, and depression just to name but
few. Although, thyroid disease in pregnancy is not too prevalent- about
2-4% of the US population, however, that is still a significant number
of the population.
The
truth is that it is absolutely necessary to undergo a thyroid test
before and during pregnancy. It is every pregnant mother's dream to have
a healthy baby, because the health of the baby must always be
prioritized. Apart from other possible diseases, a thyroid disease that
is not seriously dealt with in pregnancy could have very serious
ramifications on the unborn child. For example, a thyroid disease like
hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) that is untreated could result in
prematurity, placental abruption- a situation where the lining of the
placental separate from the mother's uterus, pre-eclampsia-this refers
to a pregnancy induced hypertension. The child may also develop
deafness, mental retardation and muteness. That's why the relationship
between thyroid and pregnancy cannot be ignored or treated with
triviality.
A proper diagnosis is as much very important, either
before or during pregnancy-even if your doctor fails to mention it; you
have to discuss it with him/her as the case maybe. Oftentimes, women
with hyperthyroidism experience difficulty getting pregnant as ovulation
can be problematic. However, if discovered early and treated well,
fetal pregnancy complications can be avoided. In a case where a woman
has thyroid disease before pregnancy- close monitoring by a qualified
doctor or endocrinologist should be followed while adjustments is made
to treatment and medication throughout the pregnancy. Some women with
thyroid problems during pregnancy can develop diabetes later in life.
There
are cases where pregnant mothers with mild to moderate hypothyroidism
are treated fairly easily and if properly managed; their babies would
not experience any significant problems. At the end of these therapies,
most mothers feel well and even much better than before. A mother
diagnosed with hypothyroid disease during her pregnancy should undergo
therapy as soon as possible because it is imperative to restore her
thyroid hormone levels back for the health of mother and baby.
In
some cases of thyroid and pregnancy, it could be Hyperthyroidism during
Pregnancy. This is a condition when thyroid gland over produce hormones
(T4 or thyroxine and T3 or triiodothyroine) usually caused by overactive
tissue within the thyroid. Symptoms among others include morning
sickness. Normally, pregnant women with hyperthyroidism are given
anti-thyroid medication as part of treatment at the initial stage. The
patient is monitored constantly and treatments changes depending on the
reaction and condition of the pregnancy.
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