Asked 7/21/2010
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Will a woman need a thyroid test if she becomes pregnant? Should a woman need a thyriid test if she is going to have a baby ? |
Answer 1/4 - Submitted 7/21/2010
Answer 2/4 - Submitted 7/22/2010
One out of one hundred women will experience a thyroid imbalance during pregnancy, whether it be hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. In addition, approximately 15% of women may have a pre-exisiting auto-immune disorder that has not yet affected the thyroid gland function. Women who have had a thyroid condition or have begun exhibiting symptoms, should be tested routinely-every 4-6 weeks. Chidren born to mothers with uncontrolled hypothyroidism may have lower IQ's as a result. Infants whose mother has hyperthyroidism, have greater risk of low birth weight, an enlarged thyroid gland and heart failure. Routine testing is a good idea.
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