Hormones, Infertility, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Menopause & Thyroid
Thyroid disease is interrelated with women's hormones, and can have an impact on menstrual cycles, fertility, estrogen/progesterone levels, successful pregnancy and/or miscarriage, the ability to breastfeed and menopause. Thyroid patient advocate Mary Shomon will help you learn about the connections to hormonal symptoms and conditions, and how to successfully become pregnant and breastfeed with a thyroid condition.
Managing Thyroid Disease During and After Pregnancy: Guidelines
To address the impact of thyroid disease on pregnancy, postpartum, fetal and newborn health, clinical guidelines for the management of thyroid problems in pregnancy and during the postpartum period were published in August of 2007. Patient advocate Mary Shomon has summarized the key components of the guidelines, which have important implications for women who develop thyroid disease during or after pregnancy, or who have a diagnosed thyroid condition prior to becoming pregnant.
To address the impact of thyroid disease on pregnancy, postpartum, fetal and newborn health, clinical guidelines for the management of thyroid problems in pregnancy and during the postpartum period were published in August of 2007. Patient advocate Mary Shomon has summarized the key components of the guidelines, which have important implications for women who develop thyroid disease during or after pregnancy, or who have a diagnosed thyroid condition prior to becoming pregnant.
What Do You Need to Know About This Clinical Trial?
Information on a clinical trial evaluating the effect of treatment of women who are pregnant and diagnosed with a mild hypothyroidism during the pregnancy, in terms of the intellectual development of the child at 5 years of age.
Information on a clinical trial evaluating the effect of treatment of women who are pregnant and diagnosed with a mild hypothyroidism during the pregnancy, in terms of the intellectual development of the child at 5 years of age.
New Study Will Look at Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
A government-sponsored research study is being launched in early 2007 with the goal of finding out if thyroid screening for all pregnant women should become a standard practice. While it's known that hypothyroidism in pregnancy can have adverse effects for the child's development, researchers are attempting to determine if low-level hypothyroism has the same impact, and warrants screening and treatment.
A government-sponsored research study is being launched in early 2007 with the goal of finding out if thyroid screening for all pregnant women should become a standard practice. While it's known that hypothyroidism in pregnancy can have adverse effects for the child's development, researchers are attempting to determine if low-level hypothyroism has the same impact, and warrants screening and treatment.
Mary's Six Beauty-Saving Secrets for Thyroid Patients
Even with proper treatment for a thyroid condition, there are some health and beauty problems -- hair and skin for a start -- that we just can't escape. Here are the six things I just can't live without.
Even with proper treatment for a thyroid condition, there are some health and beauty problems -- hair and skin for a start -- that we just can't escape. Here are the six things I just can't live without.
Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Thyroid Disease
Postpartum depression, also known as PPD, is very real, and affects as many as one in ten women. But what many women don't know is that postpartum thyroid disease is equally as common, and may actually the underlying cause of the PPD in some women. Find out more about the signs symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum thyroid problems.
Postpartum depression, also known as PPD, is very real, and affects as many as one in ten women. But what many women don't know is that postpartum thyroid disease is equally as common, and may actually the underlying cause of the PPD in some women. Find out more about the signs symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum thyroid problems.
What Are The Normal TSH Ranges During Each Trimester of Pregnancy?
Researchers published findings in February 2006 showing the normal ranges for TSH during each trimester of pregnancy. Find out more about this important information for pregnant women with hypothyroidism now.
Researchers published findings in February 2006 showing the normal ranges for TSH during each trimester of pregnancy. Find out more about this important information for pregnant women with hypothyroidism now.
Asymptomatic Thyroid Problems in Mother Can Harm Newborn
Researchers, reporting in the January 2006 issue of the journal Pediatrics, have reported that there is an increased risk of neurological problems in infants when the mother was hypothyroid -- had low thyroid hormone levels -- early in the pregnancy, even if the mother had no symptoms.
Researchers, reporting in the January 2006 issue of the journal Pediatrics, have reported that there is an increased risk of neurological problems in infants when the mother was hypothyroid -- had low thyroid hormone levels -- early in the pregnancy, even if the mother had no symptoms.
Thyroid Disease & Pregnancy: The Latest News, Fall 2005
There are always new developments in the area of thyroid disease and pregnancy. Mary Shomon reports on various research published in 2005 that explores issues related to thyroid disease and pregnancy, and how to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby despite a thyroid condition.
There are always new developments in the area of thyroid disease and pregnancy. Mary Shomon reports on various research published in 2005 that explores issues related to thyroid disease and pregnancy, and how to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby despite a thyroid condition.
Just When Can You Become Pregnant?
Just when are you fertile? Researchers now say that it's harder to predict than we thought. And for thyroid patients, it's especially important to know the details.
Just when are you fertile? Researchers now say that it's harder to predict than we thought. And for thyroid patients, it's especially important to know the details.
Depression During Pregnancy: Common, Often Undetected, and Potentially a Sign of a Thyroid Condition?
Research finds that depression during pregnancy is a common, often undetected condition. However, the potential connection to thyroid problems has been overlooked by researchers. Read about the research, and then patient advocate Mary Shomon's commentary regarding the pregnancy/thyroid connection.
Research finds that depression during pregnancy is a common, often undetected condition. However, the potential connection to thyroid problems has been overlooked by researchers. Read about the research, and then patient advocate Mary Shomon's commentary regarding the pregnancy/thyroid connection.
Pregnant with Hypothyroidism? Increase Your Medication!!!
If you're pregnant and hypothyroid, you are likely to need an increase in your thyroid hormone dosage, even as early as several weeks post-conception.
If you're pregnant and hypothyroid, you are likely to need an increase in your thyroid hormone dosage, even as early as several weeks post-conception.
Pregnancy & Thyroid Disease Information Center
Central source of information on thyroid disease and its impact on fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health, as well as the development of thyroid problems during or after pregnancy. A must-read for all mothers-to-be and new mothers.
Central source of information on thyroid disease and its impact on fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health, as well as the development of thyroid problems during or after pregnancy. A must-read for all mothers-to-be and new mothers.
Thyroid Guide to Pregnancy Fertility & Breastfeeding Success
Covers key information on undiagnosed and/or undertreated thyroid problems and their impact on the ability to become pregnant as well as miscarriage, and breastfeeding. The book also discusses thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, Hashimoto's disease, thyroid nodules, goiter, and thyroid cancer, and their impact on pregnancy.
Covers key information on undiagnosed and/or undertreated thyroid problems and their impact on the ability to become pregnant as well as miscarriage, and breastfeeding. The book also discusses thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, Hashimoto's disease, thyroid nodules, goiter, and thyroid cancer, and their impact on pregnancy.
Fertility & Thyroid Disease: Frequent Asked Questions
A look at how to get pregnant when you have thyroid disease, and thyroid-related infertility, and how to overcome it to have a healthy pregnancy.
A look at how to get pregnant when you have thyroid disease, and thyroid-related infertility, and how to overcome it to have a healthy pregnancy.
Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy: Frequently Asked Questions
From prenatal vitamins with iron, to optimal TSH levels, to risks and concerns, this two-part article answers your most important questions about hypothyroidism and pregnancy, and helps you ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby!
From prenatal vitamins with iron, to optimal TSH levels, to risks and concerns, this two-part article answers your most important questions about hypothyroidism and pregnancy, and helps you ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby!
Hyperthyroidism/Graves' Disease & Pregnancy -- FAQ
If you have Graves' Disease or hyperthyroidism and become pregnant, what do you need to know? Also, what if you are pregnant, and develop hyperthyroidism during the pregnancy? This article offers answers to many common questions about being pregnant with an overactive thyroid.
If you have Graves' Disease or hyperthyroidism and become pregnant, what do you need to know? Also, what if you are pregnant, and develop hyperthyroidism during the pregnancy? This article offers answers to many common questions about being pregnant with an overactive thyroid.
Postpartum/After Pregnancy Thyroid Problems / FAQ
There are a number of things that can go wrong with the thyroid after having a baby. This article looks at thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroid conditions that develop after having a baby, as well as fluctuations in thyroid function that occur in women with thyroid disease.
There are a number of things that can go wrong with the thyroid after having a baby. This article looks at thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroid conditions that develop after having a baby, as well as fluctuations in thyroid function that occur in women with thyroid disease.
Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy
Two-part article on thyroid disease and pregnancy explores the effects of thyroid disease on fertility, miscarriage risk, and how to ensure a healthy pregnancy for a mother-to-be with thyroid disease.
Two-part article on thyroid disease and pregnancy explores the effects of thyroid disease on fertility, miscarriage risk, and how to ensure a healthy pregnancy for a mother-to-be with thyroid disease.
Hypothyroidism Increases the Risk of Miscarriage
Researchers have found that the second trimester miscarriage risk is substantially higher for women when hypothyroidism is undiagnosed.
Researchers have found that the second trimester miscarriage risk is substantially higher for women when hypothyroidism is undiagnosed.
Thyroid Disease and Menopause
A look at the misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of thyroid disease during menopause, worsening of thyroid symptoms during menopause, and the interrelationship between the two conditions in general.
A look at the misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of thyroid disease during menopause, worsening of thyroid symptoms during menopause, and the interrelationship between the two conditions in general.
Menstrual Problems and Thyroid Disease
Menstrual problems are not only a common symptom of thyroid conditions, but can continue in people who are treated for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. If you are struggling with irregular, heavier, lighter or painful menstrual periods, this article has some information that can help.
Menstrual problems are not only a common symptom of thyroid conditions, but can continue in people who are treated for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. If you are struggling with irregular, heavier, lighter or painful menstrual periods, this article has some information that can help.
Babies Born to Hypothyroid Mothers Have Lower I.Q.'s
Major news of New England Journal of Medicine research report showing that untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy has adverse affects on a child's I.Q.
Major news of New England Journal of Medicine research report showing that untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy has adverse affects on a child's I.Q.
May 2004 -- Endos Release Statement Guidelines re: Thyroid/Pregnancy
Pregnancy complications and problems with intellectual development are the focus of a new American Thyroid Association statement on thyroid health in pregnant women. Find out about the ATA's new recommendations, and their increasing awareness of the connection between thyroid status and fertility, pregnancy outcome and the development of your baby.
Pregnancy complications and problems with intellectual development are the focus of a new American Thyroid Association statement on thyroid health in pregnant women. Find out about the ATA's new recommendations, and their increasing awareness of the connection between thyroid status and fertility, pregnancy outcome and the development of your baby.
Breastfeeding and Thyroid Disease, Questions and Answers
Can you nurse when hypothyroid and taking drugs like Synthroid? Can hypothyroidism interfere with your ability to breastfeed? Can you breastfeed when hyperthyroid, and taking antithyroid drugs like Tapazole or PTU? Can you have a thyroid scan or Radioactive Iodine treatment when breastfeeding? Find out all the answers in this helpful article.
Can you nurse when hypothyroid and taking drugs like Synthroid? Can hypothyroidism interfere with your ability to breastfeed? Can you breastfeed when hyperthyroid, and taking antithyroid drugs like Tapazole or PTU? Can you have a thyroid scan or Radioactive Iodine treatment when breastfeeding? Find out all the answers in this helpful article.
Pregnancy at About.com
About.com's Pregnancy Guide offers a one-stop resource for anyone interested in finding out more about pregnancy.
About.com's Pregnancy Guide offers a one-stop resource for anyone interested in finding out more about pregnancy.
Thyroid Problems During Pregnancy
An overview, from Endocrineweb.
An overview, from Endocrineweb.