Subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnancy - detailed information

When a girl has a thyroid gland failure during pregnancy and hormones( thyroid) are produced in insufficient quantity, the likelihood of such an ailment as subclinical hypothyroidism increases. In this situation, a woman can have very different consequences.

If the female body during pregnancy is not able to produce a sufficient number of certain hormones, then this is fraught with the fetus. As a result, a child can be born with mental retardation, problems in the nervous system, and insufficient intellectual development. In turn, for a woman's health, this is also very dangerous, since sexual dysfunction and infertility are not excluded. When a woman is diagnosed with hypothyroidism, it is possible to conceive a child, but in this case, future parents need to be aware of all the possible consequences.

What can the disease cause?

Thyroid hormones produced by the female body are very important in pregnancy, as they contribute to the normal development of the baby. Despite the importance of this group of hormones for the child( in the early stages of life the fetus lacks thyroid gland), for the mother thyroid hormones are also important, since the likelihood of complications is high:

• does not exclude a miscarriage;
• Hypothyroidism may occur in a child;
• baby will be born with intellectual pathology;
• at birth, the child will have abnormal body weight;
• a woman in the period of gestation is not excluded from the placenta exfoliation;
• hypertension in a future mother;
• thyroid development;
• fading of the fetus;
• increased bleeding after childbirth;
• defects of the nervous system in the baby.

Warning! If a woman becomes pregnant with the diagnosis of subclinical hypothyroidism, then it is necessary to be prepared for an increased risk of perinatal mortality.

In general, hypothyroidism proceeds as an independent primary ailment that develops against the background of the inflammatory process of the thyroid gland or if the immune system is damaged.

Hypothalamic-pituitary condition is observed even with secondary hypothyroidism. This is due to the presence of infection or neoplasm directly in the thyroid gland.

Subclinical hypothyroidism may reduce the possibility of conception. It is explained by a malfunction of the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Therefore, ovulatory infertility can not be ruled out. To avoid problems with conception and the subsequent development of the baby, it is important for a woman to always monitor the hormonal background and hormones, if there are any deviations in the thyroid function, then apply special therapy to normalize the production of hormones. The latter are vitally important not only for the woman herself, but also for the full development of the child. Otherwise, if subclinical hypothyroidism is detected during pregnancy, the loss of a baby by spontaneous abortion is not excluded.

Compatibility of pregnancy and subclinical hypothyroidism

It is very important during the planning to check whether there are abnormalities in the thyroid gland. After all, in the first weeks after conception, the body begins to actively develop TSH, which is justified by the appearance of new needs in the body. The maximum mark of TTG is confirmed on the second day after childbirth.

Please note! If a woman's body does not need iodine, then the production of this hormone will remain within normal limits.

When iodine deficiency is observed, the synthesis of TSH is significantly reduced - this is a negative indicator for the development of the child. The first trimester after conception of the fetus will completely depend on the produced maternal hormones. In the case of a lack of hormones, the fetus may develop pathologically.

This is important! Before the release of a newborn should take a special analysis for the manifestation of pathology - congenital hypothyroidism. The analysis is carried out by taking blood from the kid from the heel.

To minimize risks, both for the child and for the mother, hormone therapy is prescribed, which involves taking L-thyroxine. In this case, the dosage of the drug is determined only by the doctor, and self-medication is categorically contraindicated. During the period of taking hormone therapy, a woman needs to take blood to check the level of hormones every eight weeks.

Therefore, it is not necessary to panic when diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, it is best to eliminate this problem beforehand by taking thyroxine. The reception of this hormone ends only on the fact of birth. Thus, it is possible to maintain a healthy development of the fetus. If a woman at this diagnosis has decided to independently carry out folk therapy, then such treatment will not yield any results and the subsequent pregnancy will be pathological.

Why can subclinical hypothyroidism develop?

The main reason for the development of this ailment is the pathological process in the thyroid gland. In some cases, it can develop against the background of a pituitary lesion.

Causes of primary hypothyroidism:

1. Congenital pathology.
2. Autoimmune thyroiditis.
3. Insufficient amount of iodine in the female body.
4. Oncological disease of the thyroid gland.
5. The presence of tumors in the thyroid gland.
6. Glands exposed to radiation.
7. Thyroidectomy.

Warning! If during pregnancy the girl was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, then in the first place, the substitution therapy is attributed.

How does the disease manifest itself?

Subclinical hypothyroidism has mild symptomatology, which manifests itself only as a psychological imbalance, which begins to manifest itself as depression. In addition, a woman suffering from this ailment has a marked decrease in activity and a visible inhibition of thinking. Therefore, if a woman has an uncharacteristic behavior for her, then the thyroid gland is examined first.

The subclinical form of the pathology is marked by a significant increase in T3, despite the fact that T4 remains within normal limits. The clinical form of hypothyroidism is diagnosed much easier than subclinical( almost asymptomatic).Such a hidden pathology can only be manifested in the behavioral response of a woman:

• is irritable, which is very common;
• speech is inhibited;
• inactivity of movements;
• oppressed state;
• appearance of excess weight;
• disruption of the cardiovascular system.

All of the above signs are difficult to attribute to manifestations of a serious disease, therefore confirmation of the diagnosis occurs only after a comprehensive examination and, of course, puncture of the thyroid.

The main symptoms that should be paid attention to the future mother

Symptom
manifested	presence of infection	infection begins to appear in the body that is difficult to respond to safe during pregnancy medicines
Permanent fatigue	Despite whether there was mental or physical activity, a woman will still feel constantly tired
Lossappetite	To reluctance is added drowsiness and lethargic state
Mood swings	An uncontrollable mood appears that is replaced as indifferentand
aggression. Minor temperature increase	. A woman may not notice a temperature increase, but additional uncomfortable symptoms may appear. - Numbness of the extremities
. Change in the voice of	. Under the hormonal effect, changes will occur in the body, one of which will manifest as a decrease in the timbre of the voice,hoarseness. On examination, the swelling of the oral cavity of

is noted. In women with hypothyroidism, increased cholesterol can be seen, so there may be a blockage of blood vessels. Such consequences can lead to poor nutrition of the placenta.

How is the diagnosis and treatment carried out?

First of all, a woman needs to go to conduct laboratory tests that will help to confirm the violation of T3 production. Therefore, when the hormonal disorder is confirmed, the onset of the pathological process begins. Consequently, depending on the level of thyroid-stimulating hormone, there will be a deterioration in the functionality of the thyroid gland, or thyrotoxicosis.

With timely detection of the disease immediately during pregnancy, urgent treatment is needed. When a compensated form of the disease is identified during planning, there are no contraindications to pregnancy.

For treatment, substitution therapy with L-thyroxine is used. But, during the period of such treatment, side effects are not excluded. A woman can develop cardiovascular ailments, for example, tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia. In addition, there are frequent headaches, there is a noticeable weight gain. However, these consequences of therapy can not be compared with those that threaten the future baby.

Do not neglect the planning of the child, because during this period you can check the health not only of the mother, but also of the father and, this will help give birth to a full-fledged healthy baby. Indeed, even hypothyroidism can become a hereditary phenomenon that will significantly worsen the quality of life of the child in the future. Timely treatment of the thyroid gland will help to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

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