Thyroid abnormalities in early pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of developing hypothyroidism later in life.

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a disorder in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of particular hormones. There may be no visible symptoms for underactive thyroid disorder.

Pregnancy is a transformative time that brings about significant physical and emotional changes. For expectant mothers with hypothyroidism, these changes can be even more complex. Hypothyroidism, a ...

The study covered in this summary was published on Research Square as a preprint and has not yet been peer reviewed. However, among pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism without TPOAb who did ...

New research out of York University found that fluoride exposure via drinking water may increase the risk of hypothyroidism in pregnant women. In a smaller subset of participants, the researchers ...

While severe maternal hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone levels) in pregnancy is known to increase risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, it is unclear whether mild (subclinical) hypothyroidism causes ...

Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby's brain development, a large study shows. Low levels of key, ...

Subclinical hypothyroidism may not cause obvious symptoms, but it can still impact fertility and pregnancy outcomes if left ...

Thyroid disorders are prevalent in pregnant women. Furthermore, thyroid hormone has a critical role in fetal development and thyroid dysfunction can adversely affect obstetric outcomes. Thus, the ...

New research out of York University found that fluoride exposure via drinking water may increase the risk of hypothyroidism in pregnant women. In a smaller subset of participants, the researchers ...

Some change in the function of the thyroid is normal during pregnancy. But untreated or poorly managed hypothyroidism can cause complications for the expectant mother and her baby. The thyroid, a ...

Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) has become a prevalent complication in pregnancy. Recent research links SCH to disturbed thyroid lipid profile; however, it is unclear how lipid metabolism disorders ...