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Diabetes - Adult Type II (Expert Forum)
hyperthyrodism and pregnant
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Anita Ramsetty, MD - GeneralEndocrinology, Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Thyroid Disorders, AdrenalInsufficiency, CF-Related Diabetes
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Questions in the Adult Type II Diabetes forum are answered by Dr. Anita Ramsetty. Topics covered include Type 2 Diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, diabetes and heart disease, diabetes and pneumonia, diabetes and pregnancy,
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hyperthyrodism and pregnant
by xeNthai, Dec 08, 2007 05:28PM
I'm a 22 Years Old women who are almost 4 Moths pregnant, and just found that I'm Hyperthyroidism and might have a premature baby..when I hear this , it hurt me so much can't stop thinking about it and can't stop crying. I have read on the Interent that it's more likely for me to have a mentally and physically retarted child. Have anyone had this problem befor? If yes, how was your child? i'm taking proplythiouracil right now, it is already too late? will it still affect my baby?
Doctor's Answer
by Anita Ramsetty, MD, Dec 10, 2007 03:23PM
, Dec 10, 2007 03:23PM
HI,
So you do have HYPERthyroidism.
I can tell you that you have good odds of having a baby without major problems. Not 100%(wish I could tell you that) but overall quite good.
Propylthiouracil is an excellent medication for this and well accepted for use. It has been used for many years without problems in pregnancy. You do need to be monitored for side effects which your doctor should have discussed with you.
The problems of mental retardation etc occur mainly when your hperthyroidism is not adequately treated or overtreated, so you will need to be monitored carefully.
Try not to stress too much. Take care of yourself, follow your Endocrinologist's instructions, stay in close follow up with your OB, and everything should be just fine.
Take care and congratulations on your baby.
So you do have HYPERthyroidism.
I can tell you that you have good odds of having a baby without major problems. Not 100%(wish I could tell you that) but overall quite good.
Propylthiouracil is an excellent medication for this and well accepted for use. It has been used for many years without problems in pregnancy. You do need to be monitored for side effects which your doctor should have discussed with you.
The problems of mental retardation etc occur mainly when your hperthyroidism is not adequately treated or overtreated, so you will need to be monitored carefully.
Try not to stress too much. Take care of yourself, follow your Endocrinologist's instructions, stay in close follow up with your OB, and everything should be just fine.
Take care and congratulations on your baby.
