Pregnancy with elevated TSH
TSH is responsible for the functioning of the thyroid gland and, in combination with the hormones T3 and T4 produced by the pituitary gland, ensures the normal functioning of all body systems.
Pregnancy with elevated TSH should be under the supervision of the endocrinologist. Photo: GettyIf the body produces an excessive amount of TSH, the woman has the following symptoms:
- Feeling tired, not passing even after a night's sleep;
- Overweight in the absence of appetite;
- Chronic constipation;
- Unhealthy paleness;
- Absence of attention, inability to concentrate;
- Fast fatiguability;
- Slightly low body temperature;
- Insomnia.
When a woman visits a doctor to stand onaccounting for pregnancy, it is sent for analysis, including the analysis of hormones of the thyroid gland. Normally, during the first trimester, TSH is at the lowest level. As the period increases, the concentration of the hormone increases. Elevated TSH and pregnancy are a dangerous combination. In the absence of therapy, such complications can arise:
- Gestosis;
- Cholecystitis;
- Incorrect work of the adrenal glands;
- Fetal lag in growth;
- Problems with the mental and neuropsychological development of the child after childbirth.
Sometimes a disorder in the hormonal system leads tooncological diseases. The negative effect of elevated TSH on the fetus is due to the fact that the thyroid gland has not yet been fully formed, and its development depends on the hormonal system of the mother. Treatment of an elevated TSH should not be done by a gynecologist who leads a pregnancy, but an endocrinologist. It is to him that a woman is sent if they notice any deviations in the analyzes. In this case, the specialist draws attention to the level of T3 and T4. The magnitude of these hormones in combination with elevated TSH is crucial. As a rule, the level of TSH is normalized by the appointment of special medications. Women who have problems with thyroid work during pregnancy should periodically take tests to monitor the fluctuations of TSH. It is advisable to visit the doctor at the planning stage of pregnancy, in advance to conduct appropriate therapy.
