Thyroid disorders can occur during pregnancy or after delivery. Treatment of thyroid conditions during pregnancy can help to ensure delivery of a healthy baby.
After delivery, some new mothers experience thyroid problems, with symptoms that may include feeling tired or depressed. A simple blood test can often identify a thyroid disorder
Thyroid disorders can affect fertility as well as the ability to carry a baby to term.
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Covers the background, pathophysiology, and frequency of Postpartum Thyroiditis, Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease. From eMedicine.
Article indicates a low level of knowledge in physicians across all disciplines. From the journal, Thyroid.
Discusses gland issues and overlooked symptoms of new mothers. From EndocrineWeb.
Study suggests a connection with thyroid peroxidase and sensorineural hearing loss.
(March 14, 2008)
An American study of thousands of mothers and their adult offspring has found that medication used to treat thyroid deficiency and amphetamine-based diet pills appeared to have influenced sexual orientation.
(December 06, 2004)
The standard practice of increasing thyroid hormone replacement doses in hypothyroid pregnant women leads to higher miscarriage and lower birth weights.
(August 11, 2004)
Covers the background, pathophysiology, and frequency of Postpartum Thyroiditis, Hashimoto's and Graves' Disease. From eMedicine.
Article indicates a low level of knowledge in physicians across all disciplines. From the journal, Thyroid.
Discusses gland issues and overlooked symptoms of new mothers. From EndocrineWeb.
Study suggests a connection with thyroid peroxidase and sensorineural hearing loss.
(March 14, 2008)
An American study of thousands of mothers and their adult offspring has found that medication used to treat thyroid deficiency and amphetamine-based diet pills appeared to have influenced sexual orientation.
(December 06, 2004)
The standard practice of increasing thyroid hormone replacement doses in hypothyroid pregnant women leads to higher miscarriage and lower birth weights.
(August 11, 2004)

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