Goiter cause miscarriage?

[Ruru1021]

I have had a goiter I guess for many years, but didn't realize it.  But after a few years ago of being diagnosed, I have had 3 miscarriages.  I have also had two succcessful pregnancies, as well.  Two bylighted ovums? and the lastest I miscarried at 15 weeks.  Is this a possibility?  I'm searching for answers.  From all my labs and tests, everything looks great so the doctors just diagnosed it as goiter.  I did have two nodules, one on each side of the goiter.  One was not cancerous and the other was to small to biopsy.  Could you shed some light?  Thank you!!!

[renem1221]

i have had hoshimotos/hypothyroid and never been told of comlpications when pregnant but i also have pcos from having a thryroid problem and that will cause complications in pregnancy as well as lowers the ability to become pregnant. pcos= polycystic ovary syndrome, its cycst on the ovaries. check if your periods are normal and ask your doctor about that posibilty or even an endo.
good luck

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

The goiter itself is not likely the cause - but the goiter may reflect thyroid problems that increase the risk of miscarriage.  Would check thyroid antibodies - TPO and Tg - and treat w/ levothyroxine if positive (even w/ normal TSH) as this has been shown to decrease the miscarriage rate.