Diagnosing thyroid diseases during pregnancy can be difficult as the clinical signs and symptoms mimic those of pregnancy. Hypothyroidism is associated with weight gain, fatigue and constipation ...

Discontinuing antithyroid drugs during early pregnancy is linked to a possible rebound of hyperthyroidism and a high risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, new research shows. "Our study provides ...

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 ...

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 ...