| The relationship between hypothyroidism and infertility | | | | Fatigue and weight gain are just two symptoms which |
| has been clearly established however, in many | | | | are common while other tell tale signs include irritability, |
| instances, it can be often overlooked as a cause. | | | | quick heart beat, depression, unpredictable menstrual |
| Tests can detect the presence of thyroid deficiency | | | | cycles and dry skin. Some people may exhibit just one |
| and if you suspect a lack of thyroid then you should | | | | of the symptoms while others will have a variety of |
| see your doctor. | | | | them. In some cases where hypothyroidism has been |
| What Is Hypothyroidism? | | | | established, no symptoms at all all were exhibited. |
| Essentially, hypothyroidism is the lack of hormone | | | | Treatment |
| production. Fertility is affected when lower than normal | | | | If fertility issues are plaguing you right now and you |
| levels of the thyroid hormone is produced. This affects | | | | haven't considered hypothyroidism and are exhibiting |
| ovulation. Prolactin, a hormone which helps a woman's | | | | some of the symptoms mentioned then you should |
| milk production, is generally produced in elevated | | | | see your doctor. Diagnosis can usually be established |
| quantities due to hypothyroidism resulting in ovulation | | | | via a blood test although, some patients may need |
| problems. It's associated with women who are at a | | | | extra testing. |
| reproductive age or stage of their lives. | | | | Different levels of hypothyroidism affects different |
| It's important there is a good balance of thyroid | | | | individuals so treatment levels will vary. In most cases, |
| hormone production. Why? Too little or too much | | | | a hormone pill will be the most likely form of treatment |
| production causes imbalnce which can lead to | | | | at a level associated with the patients thyroid |
| problems in a number of body functions. | | | | deficiency. Your doctor will probably re-evaluate |
| Women should also be aware hypothyroidism can | | | | treatment several times before a correct level is |
| occur at both mild and severe levels. When tested, low | | | | maintained. Such is the nature of thyroid hormone |
| levels of the thyroid stimulating hormone will suggest a | | | | treatment that correct levels need to be an exact |
| mild instance of hypothyroidism while at the other end | | | | science. |
| of the scale, high levels, and the case is more severe. | | | | Hypothyroidism and fertility issues have been debated |
| Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism | | | | hotly over the years but there is little doubt now there |
| There are a number of symptoms associated with | | | | is a strong connection. Remember, it can be easily |
| hypothyroidism. As indicated early, it is often | | | | overlooked because some of it's symptoms are also |
| overlooked as a cause in infertility issues because the | | | | associated with other conditions so just for peace of |
| symptoms associated with it can also be associated | | | | mind, talk to your doctor about it. |
| with several other conditions. | | | | |