The standard of care is to place all pregnant women on T4-only medications such as levothyroxine or Synthroid. But what happens to women who are taking thyroid medications which contain T3 when they become pregnant? What about women who are already doing well on medications that contain T3 and want to become pregnant? We are …
Pregnancy puts extra strain on thyroid function. This is especially true if you suffer from thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s. If you fit into this category then you should pay special attention to your thyroid numbers while you are pregnant. This article is devoted to that topic. I want to share with you …
It is definitely possible to get pregnant if you have thyroid problems. But, having said that, it doesn’t mean that it is easy. The presence of thyroid dysfunction will not only make it more difficult to conceive, but it may also put your baby at increased risk of certain complications. In this article you will …
Up to 7.5% of all pregnant women may experience a thyroid condition known as postpartum thyroiditis. Even more staggering is the fact that up to 25% of these women, who go through postpartum thyroiditis, will develop PERMANENT hypothyroidism as a result (1). This makes diagnosing and identifying this condition incredibly important. This guide will teach …
Up to 50% of American women who get pregnant gain more weight than is recommended by medical professionals (1). This wouldn’t necessarily be a problem if weight loss after pregnancy was easy, but that isn’t the case. With this crazy high incidence of weight gain, it’s no wonder that women search for weight loss programs …
Pregnancy alters what is considered “normal thyroid function” in the body. The changes that occur during pregnancy are, therefore, very important to understand if you have thyroid disease (or suspect you do). This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about your thyroid and pregnancy including symptoms that indicate you might have …
