An underactive thyroid can affect your ability to conceive. A study published in August 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. Hypothyroidism can affect fertility in men as well, according to the Thyroid Foundation of Canada. Although hypothyroidism is less common in men, those who do have an underactive thyroid may have low libido and low sperm count, according to a review of research published in November in Frontiers in Endocrinology in November Additionally, hypothyroidism can lead to fatigue in both men and women.
Rodi says. A simple blood test can reveal whether your thyroid gland is functioning normally. I hope you found this helpful. Please read my next post about morning sickness and pregnancy - you might be surprised to learn that this is endocrine related. Although every effort is made to ensure that all health advice on this website is accurate and up to date it is for information purposes and should not replace a visit to your doctor or health care professional.
As the advice is general in nature rather than specific to individuals Dr Vanderpump cannot accept any liability for actions arising from its use nor can he be held responsible for the content of any pages referenced by an external link. Preparing for a successful pregnancy with a thyroid condition. Dr Mark Vanderpump on Thu 4 Jan If you have an undiagnosed thyroid condition it may make it difficult to conceive and can potentially cause some problems during pregnancy. Iodine levels If you have normal thyroid function, your need for iodine increases during pregnancy so you will still be recommended to have prenatal vitamins that will typically include iodine, folic acid and vitamins D and B Supplements and Levothyroxine If you are prescribed supplements which include iron, calcium or are taking Gaviscon you should wait three to four hours before or after your levothyroxine as they can affect absorption.
Blog home. Typically, for women who have periods menstruate each month, an egg is released from the ovary each month. But women who have hypothyroidism may release an egg less frequently or not at all. 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.
It is very important for patients to have their thyroid hormones checked and receive appropriate treatment if they wish to have a baby or are already pregnant. The most commonly used medication to treat hypothyroidism is called levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is a tablet that is usually taken once a day. Once you start taking levothyroxine, you should have your blood checked in 4—6 weeks to measure the level of thyroxine and to make sure you are taking the right dose.
It is important to have blood levels checked regularly even after the correct dose is found. Hypothyroidism is often a lifelong and progressive disease and the dose of thyroid hormone replacement may need adjustment.
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