Thyroid and pregnancy: importance of monitoring
Thyroid gland controls during the pregnancy are very important. It is important to know that hypothyroidism, due to iodine deficiency in the diet or other reasons, is related to:
- Subfertility (difficulty in getting pregnant).
- Abortions repeat.
- Prematurity.
- Lower intellectual development of children born in these circumstances.
Iodine supplements during pregnancy?
First of all, underactive thyroid is one of the most common metabolic problems in our population. It can often present subclinically (without presenting symptoms). Given the significant consequences it can entail, although iodine deficiency does not occur in the general Spanish population, iodine supplementation is indicated during pregnancy. Thus, the main objective is to ensure the minimum intake for proper fetal development.
Study of the thyroid gland during pregnancy
On the other hand, we consider that the study of thyroid function should be included in every patient who comes to a consultation. preconception y, of course, in the gestational control protocol in the first quarter analysis.
In this way, in case there is a dysfunction of this gland that causes hypothyroidism - even if it does not cause symptoms -, treatment can be started treatment suitable to avoid the problems that this pathology can cause.
Finally, to state that these problems are easily avoidable with a simple screening methods which does not cause risk or discomfort to the patient.
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