Patient's question:
Eats a lot but never gains weight. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Will having hyperthyroidism multiple times interfere with getting pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Mild hyperthyroidism can lead to pregnancy, but severe hyperthyroidism patients are not suitable for pregnancy without receiving effective treatment. It can cause significant interference to both the mother and fetus, increasing the chances of delivery. During pregnancy, the hormone levels in a pregnant woman's body can fluctuate to a certain extent. If a hyperthyroidism patient becomes pregnant early, it can easily lead to premature birth, stillbirth, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and even neonatal respiratory distress. The miscarriage rate is as high as 26%, and the premature birth rate is 15%. Generally speaking, from the perspective of eugenics, hyperthyroidism patients should actively seek treatment and consider pregnancy only after their thyroid function returns to normal.