Patient's question:
My sister-in-law is pregnant and has a weak constitution, often getting sick. Last week, she went to the hospital for a prenatal check-up. Blood tests were conducted for many items. The results are in: she has hypothyroidism. She is 17 weeks pregnant. Will a thorough examination of hypothyroidism affect the fetus?Doctor's answer:
First, hypothyroidism can definitely interfere with the fetus to some extent. It may affect the growth and development of the fetus. If the level of thyroid hormones is relatively low, it is necessary to consult an endocrinology department for follow-up, take a lot of thyroid hormones, and during pregnancy, it is essential to regularly carry out prenatal examination training to promptly identify any abnormalities in the child.