Erik K. Alexander, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, explains the relationship between thyroid disease and pregnancy.
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can dramatically affect the success of a future pregnancy or an ongoing pregnancy. It’s very important that any expectant mother with thyroid disease be monitored very closely throughout pregnancy to minimize risk to the child.
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