Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can dramatically affect the success of a future pregnancy or an ongoing pregnancy. It’s very important that any expectant mother with thyroid disease be monitored very closely throughout pregnancy to minimize risk to the child.
About video: Erik K. Alexander, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, explains the relationship between thyroid disease and pregnancy.
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