The thyroid is an important gland that directly affects the mechanism in the body, and if it does not work properly, it negatively affects many organs. The most important of these are reproductive organs. The underactivity or overactivity of the thyroid gland directly affects the reproductive hormones of men and women and is among the main reasons for not being able to conceive. Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Specialist Assoc. Prof. said that thyroid disorders are 30% effective in male infertility and 35% in female infertility. Dr. Başak Karbek Bayraktar gave information about the effects of thyroid on pregnancy.
Thyroid hormones directly affect sex hormones
Stating that thyroid hormones interact with all hormones in the body, especially sex hormones, Assoc. Dr. Bayraktar said, "In order for the ovaries in women and the testicles in men to perform their normal functions, the level of thyroid hormones must be at normal levels.
Thyroid levels that are lower than normal not only bring about infertility problems, but also can negatively affect the development of the baby in the womb. While thyroid hormones are 30% effective in male infertility, they are 35% effective in female infertility.” said
How do hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism affect pregnancy?
Assoc. Dr. Bayraktar gave the following information: “This situation prevents healthy ovulation.
Additionally, miscarriage, premature birth and baby weight being less than normal are among the common situations in pregnant women whose thyroid gland is underactive. Overactive thyroid gland (Hyperthyroidism) creates problems with ovulation and prevents pregnancy.”
Assoc. Dr. Bayraktar said, “If expectant mothers and fathers who want to become pregnant have thyroid disease, they must be followed up by an Endocrinology Diseases specialist and receive appropriate treatment. It is to ensure that hormone levels are at normal values until birth. For this reason, expectant mothers with thyroid disease should be followed by an Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Specialist, Gynecologist and Risky Pregnancy Specialist with a multidisciplinary approach.” he said.
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