Causes of Hypothyroidism During Pregnancy
The disease is characterized by decreasedsecretion of thyroid hormones in a woman's body. These hormones are responsible for the growth and development of the body. They speed up metabolism, increase the level of physical and mental activity, and slow down the formation of fatty tissue.Hypothyroidism during pregnancy is associated with a violationfunctions of the thyroid. Photo: Getty. Often a woman does not even suspect of the disease, because she has soft, worn out symptoms - lethargy, apathy, muscle pains, excessively dry skin and hair. Sometimes there are numbness of the limbs, noise in the ears. You can establish a lack of hormones by going through the examinations, which are prescribed to pregnant women at an early date to draw conclusions about their health status. Then the doctor prescribes special preparations. The choice of a particular medication depends on what the development of hypothyroidism was caused by. This can be:
- iodine deficiency;
- previous surgery on the thyroid gland;
- oncological diseases of the thyroid gland.
The disease can also be autoimmuneAt the same time, problems with conception in hypothyroidism are a common problem, so if you can not get pregnant in any way, a woman should check how her thyroid works.
What is dangerous hypothyroidism in pregnancy?
The disease affects the development of the central nervous systemnervous system of the child. In addition, the disease provokes fetal hypoxia, that is, oxygen starvation. This means that the fetus will be born sluggish and inhibited, will be more susceptible to infectious diseases. For the mother, hypothyroidism is fraught with rapid weight gain, the occurrence of edema, iron deficiency anemia. Gestosis may occur - a dangerous pathology that poses a threat to the life of the woman and her child, as well as apnea - a short-term cessation of breathing during sleep. Hypothyroidism and pregnancy - a dangerous combination To prevent the development of complications, you need to take all tests in a timely manner and follow all doctor's orders. If you have problems with the thyroid gland, you need to consult a gynecologist-endocrinologist. Women suffering from hypothyroidism should be especially careful about their health and regularly visit a doctor.