Patient's question:
After getting pregnant. I was taking methimazole tablets. Is there any impact on the child? Will it cause congenital deformities?Past treatment history and effectiveness: The doctor asked me to consult other doctors.
What kind of help do you want to get: I want to know if this child can be kept.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, in this case, when the thyroid returns to normal, it is possible to conceive normally. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid high stress. The impact of medication use on men is relatively minor. In daily life, it is advisable to drink more water and avoid eating raw, cold, or irritating foods. It is recommended that women avoid using medications indiscriminately and observe the menstrual cycle. After confirming pregnancy, it is important to regularly visit the hospital to check the development of the fetus. Maintain a balanced diet and undergo a fetal anomaly scan. If pregnancy recurs, the first-line medication for gestational hyperthyroidism is propylthiouracil. This medication generally does not cross the placenta and is considered ideal for pregnancy. Specific use should be guided by an endocrinologist.