Patient's question:
My friend is seven months pregnant. It was going well at first, but after being seven months pregnant, she found out she had hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy. Some friends said there might be a chance of miscarriage during this period. I want to ask what to pay attention to with hyperthyroidism in early pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
If you have hyperthyroidism during pregnancy, it may lead to miscarriage. It is recommended to take antithyroid medication regularly under the guidance of a local doctor for treatment, which can help determine a medication regimen with less interference to the fetus.In daily life, pay attention to a light diet, avoid spicy foods, and do not consume iodine-rich foods such as kelp or laver. Use iodine-free salt and regularly undergo follow-up tests. First, maintain a low-iodine diet—do not eat iodized salt, seaweed, laver, or other iodine-rich foods. Additionally, do not smoke and avoid exposure to smokers.
Under normal blood count and liver function, propylthiouracil can be taken orally. Based on thyroid function, the dose of propylthiouracil should not be less than 150 mg/day, which is beneficial for both the pregnant woman and the fetus.