Exposure of the fetus to low levels of thyroid hormones for extended periods during pregnancy can lead to irreversible brain damage and potential delays in neurological and behavioral development.

Thyroid diseases affect up to 5% of all pregnancies. Adverse pregnancy and neonatal outcomes are increased by maternal thyroid disease and adequate treatment is thought to reduce these risks.

Pregnancy can exacerbate endocrinopathies and obscure their diagnosis in patients with parathyroid or thyroid disease. A large, population-based study published in Archives of Surgery demonstrates ...

Levothyroxine requirements increase during pregnancy among most women with hypothyroidism. The goal of levothyroxine treatment in primary hypothyroidism is to normalize thyrotropin (TSH ...

Learn how to manage hypothyroidism during pregnancy, its risks, symptoms, and effective solutions for a healthy mom and baby.

Thyroid levels impact maternal and fetal well-being hence, the changes that the thyroid undergoes during pregnancy to meet the growing foetus demands to be well understood. In an interview with HT ...

Pre-pregnancy tests and counselling are crucial for identifying health risks ensuring fertility and preparing for a healthy ...