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Is Your Thyroid to Blame?
Did you know that having an abnormally high or low thyroid can cause you to miscarry and wreak havoc on your body? January is Thyroid Awareness Month? I thought talking about how vital our thyroid is to our body functions, including pregnancy, would be a great way to start the year off. One of the…
Low Thyroid Function in Women
An underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism, is more prevalent in women than in men. The thyroid’s production of certain hormones falls short, causing disruptions of different processes in the body. Women with hypothyroidism experience varying degrees of slowed thyroid hormone production. The diagnosis and treatment of low thyroid function is relatively easy and gets your body back on track.
Thyroid Problems in a Pregnancy
A basic understanding of the thyroid function and test results is needed to understand thyroid problems during a pregnancy. The thyroid makes hormones referred to as T4 and T3; both are vital to the healthy functioning of the mom’s body and the growing baby. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the pituitary gland, tells the thyroid just how much T4 and T3 to produce. Blood tests measure TSH, T4 and T3 levels, although typically only the close monitoring of TSH and T4 is necessary. Although the effects of thyroid problems left untreated in pregnancy can be severe, it is important to know that–with close monitoring and treatment–most women with thyroid problems in pregnancy have healthy babies, according to the March of Dimes.
How to Get Pregnant With Acupuncture
Couples who struggle with infertility are often willing to try a number of different methods, from fertility drugs to in vitro fertilization, to become pregnant. Up to 15 percent of couples who wish to become pregnant seek help from a fertility specialist, according to a 2007 study performed by Dr. Brian M. Berman and others. The study found that those couples who used in vitro fertilization — along with acupuncture — were more likely to get pregnant and give birth.