How does Thyroid Disease Impact Your Fertility?
huangyan Sep 06, 2022
One in eight women will experience a thyroid disorder in her lifetime. Thyroid diseases such as hypothyroidism may have a significant impact on your chances of getting pregnant.
The thyroid gland is the butterfly-shaped organ in front of your neck that secrets two types of hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones regulate your body’s metabolism which transforms food into energy. The thyroid gland is controlled by the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) that is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain.
According to the American Thyroid Association, approximately 20 million people in the U.S. are affected by thyroid disease. It was also found that more women than men suffer from thyroid disorders.
Thyroid disease can cause weight gain or loss, fatigue, feeling of anxiety, hair loss, and insomnia. In addition, it can cause significant reproductive issues by affecting ovulation. Thus, women with hormone disorders may not release an egg once a month during the menstrual cycle, which makes it difficult to conceive.
If you have plans to get pregnant, it will be helpful to know how the thyroid functions, and how it impacts fertility.
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