Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. Can you tell me how hyperthyroidism is treated and if it will affect pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hyperthyroidism, if carefully examined and diagnosed before pregnancy, requires treatment with propylthiouracil and methimazole. Otherwise, it can have a significant impact on the child, either causing developmental deformities or leading to miscarriage. Regardless of the reason, it is recommended to first undergo treatment and wait until it improves before planning to have a child. This is primarily because it can lead to abnormal menopausal function or harm the child's growth and development.