Hyperthyroidism During Pregnancy

🦋 Hyperthyroidism During Pregnancy

isn’t just a lab diagnosis — it’s a delicate medical balance that affects two lives at once.

Pregnancy places unique demands on a woman’s body — and when the thyroid gland is overactive, those demands can become risky for both mother and baby.

🔬 Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is often caused by Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition that overstimulates the thyroid.

Left untreated, it may lead to serious complications including:

• Preterm birth
• Preeclampsia
• Fetal growth restriction
• Miscarriage or stillbirth
• Maternal heart failure

🤰 Many symptoms like fatigue, heat intolerance, and palpitations may overlap with normal pregnancy — that’s why proper diagnosis is key.

We rely on TSH and free T4 levels, alongside clinical judgment.

💊 Treatment? It’s delicate. We aim to control the thyroid with the lowest effective dose of antithyroid medications (like Propylthiouracil in the 1st trimester, then Methimazole later), balancing maternal safety with fetal development.

❤️ With early detection and close monitoring, most women with hyperthyroidism go on to have safe, healthy pregnancies and babies.

📍If you’re pregnant and have a history of thyroid disease, talk to your doctor early.

🩺 A simple blood test can change your pregnancy journey.

Because when the thyroid misfires, it’s not just about hormones —

it’s about protecting two hearts.

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