What are the dangers of hyperthyroidism to women?

Although hyperthyroidism is not a terminal illness, it is very harmful to our body. Hyperthyroidism generally causes palpitations, sweating, increased eating and defecation frequency, and weight loss. It is especially harmful to female friends because women have the responsibility of nurturing the next generation. Therefore, it is necessary to understand the harm of hyperthyroidism to women. Let's take a look at the harm of hyperthyroidism to women:

The first is that it will cause infertility in women. In the early stages of hyperthyroidism, the condition is generally mild and the chance of harming ovulation function is relatively small, so they can have a normal pregnancy. However, patients with severe hyperthyroidism will be unable to ovulate and cannot conceive naturally. In addition, female patients with hyperthyroidism generally suffer from greater psychological stress, irregular menstruation, scanty menstruation, or even amenorrhea, which results in fewer chances of conception. Even if they become pregnant, the chance of miscarriage is relatively high.

The second is that it will have a serious impact on the baby. Of course, this generally applies to pregnant women with hyperthyroidism. It usually leads to neonatal asphyxia, miscarriage, premature birth, and increased mortality. On the other hand, the anti-hyperthyroidism drugs in the mother's blood can enter the fetal blood through the placenta, while the thyroid hormones in the mother's blood are not easy to pass through the placenta, which causes serious harm to the fetus.

The third is that it will increase the psychological burden on women. Usually, women may experience symptoms such as exophthalmos during hyperthyroidism, and occasionally an enlarged thyroid gland, which will greatly change their appearance, seriously affecting their mental health and increasing their mental burden.

It seems that the harm of hyperthyroidism to women cannot be underestimated. Therefore, once suffering from hyperthyroidism, female friends must pay attention to it and actively receive treatment. There are three methods for treating hyperthyroidism: antithyroid drug treatment, radioactive iodine treatment and surgical treatment, so choosing the correct treatment method is the key. Finally, I wish you all good health and a happy family!