Symptoms and hazards of hypothyroidism in pregnant women

The harm caused by hypothyroidism is quite great, especially to women. It not only threatens the physical and mental health of women themselves, but may also cause harm to the growth and development of their offspring. Patients with hypothyroidism during pregnancy should pay attention to early treatment. There are many reasons for hypothyroidism during pregnancy, which may be caused by iodine deficiency or hyperthyroidism. So what are the symptoms of hypothyroidism during pregnancy? The following content is for your reference only.

1. After the onset of hypothyroidism during pregnancy, the pregnant woman's complexion looks very pale, her expression is cold, and she will also have symptoms of dementia. The skin all over the body becomes dryer, and she will lose blood after the wind, and her hair will fall out. Her weight will increase significantly. A small number of pregnant women's nails become thick and brittle. Due to the onset of hypothyroidism during pregnancy, neuropsychiatric reactions occur, memory ability is significantly reduced, intellectual disability occurs, and dizziness and other symptoms occur.

2. Hypothyroidism can also have adverse effects on the endocrine system, such as bradycardia, low blood pressure, cardiac dilatation, and a high incidence of coronary heart disease. Angina pectoris or heart failure generally occurs, and in severe cases it can lead to myxedema cardiomyopathy. The diet can also be affected, such as anorexia causing abdominal distension and constipation, and in severe cases paralytic ileus, resulting in malignant anemia or iron deficiency anemia.

3. The harm caused by hypothyroidism during pregnancy is quite great, which will cause the baby's IQ to decrease and increase the probability of birth defects. The health of women will also be harmed. Hypothyroidism during pregnancy has a great impact on the health of several generations of mother and daughter. Female friends who are preparing to become pregnant must check the symptoms of thyroid cysts in the early stages of pregnancy. Once symptoms of thyroid cysts appear, they must seek treatment as soon as possible.

In general, for the sake of your own health and the health of the fetus, you must do relevant medical care during pregnancy, especially the details of pregnant women's life and the regularity of their diet. You must undergo regular pregnancy check-ups every month, understand your own physical condition, and take appropriate rescue measures to ensure the normal growth and development of your offspring. Once the thyroid hormone is damaged, treatment should be taken as soon as possible. For key patients with hypothyroidism, relevant screening should be carried out.