Can Pregnancy Cause Thyroid?

You may have heard about gestational diabetes several times. But have you heard of hyperthyroidism and even hypothyroidism during the pregnancy? Yes, Thyroid is a common problem that happens to women during pregnancy because during gestation, the hormones are elevated, and it may cause problems for the women. The hormone level gets disturbed, which causes thyroid problems in women. 

Thyroid disorders in pregnancy are common these days. So, women need to regularly visit their gynecologist to get treatment and deal with thyroid disorder during pregnancy. Thyroid hormone is essential for the growth of the fetus during pregnancy as it helps in the development of the nervous system and brain. 

The first trimester of the pregnancy is supported by the thyroid hormone, which passes to the fetus through the placenta. This, in turn, also triggers the Thyroid's formation in the growing fetus.

What Are the Common Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism? 

There are some of the common symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, which are as follows: 

  • Heightened nervousness 
  • Irregular heartbeat 
  • Severe vomiting and nausea 
  • Shaking hands and sleeping troubles 
  • Excessive weight gain or weight loss problem which is more than expected during the pregnancy 

Some other symptoms of hypothyroidism in pregnant women are as follows: 

  • Difficulty in learning and concentrating on the things
  • Constipation and muscle cramps 
  • Sensitivity to the cold and heat temperature

The common cause of thyroid disorders in pregnancy is an autoimmune disorder. The thyroid-stimulating hormone and immunoglobulin can cause the problem of the Thyroid. Sometimes it also happens due to iodine deficiency. It can be cured by treating with the iodine treatment, and the body will make TSI antibodies to combat the Thyroid.

What Is the Treatment of Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy?

You can get the treatment from a normal delivery hospital. They will provide the right treatment for the antithyroid medication, and another kind of treatment is given to the patients. Moreover, the Gynecologist can also provide the right treatment during the first trimester of the pregnancy and guide you throughout the pregnancy stages. Getting the right treatment can help to deal with thyroid-related disorders.

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