What to do if hyperthyroidism is detected during pregnancy

If a woman is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism after pregnancy, it is best to take medication to control the condition. There is currently no good method. Take anti-hyperthyroidism drugs under the guidance of a doctor to control the condition. If left untreated, hyperthyroidism will cause the body's metabolic rate to increase, which can easily lead to malnutrition, and thus affect the baby's growth and development. Therefore, hyperthyroidism needs to be taken seriously and treated in time.

What to do if you have hyperthyroidism in 3 months of pregnancy

The period from pregnancy, childbirth to postpartum is called the perinatal period. During this period, we should do the following:

① Check the thyroid hormone level in the blood regularly to keep it at a level slightly higher than normal. If the value is normal, less or no medication can be used.

②Adjust the dosage of the medicine.

③Avoid all kinds of infections and seek prompt treatment if any infection occurs.

④ Before and after delivery, the patient must be hospitalized for observation under the supervision of an obstetrician and gynecologist and an endocrinologist. If there are any signs of hyperthyroid crisis, they should be treated early.

⑤ Pay attention to the pattern that the symptoms of hyperthyroidism worsen in the early stage of pregnancy, improve in the middle and late stages, and relapse and worsen 2-6 months after delivery, and strengthen monitoring and treatment.

How to treat hyperthyroidism during pregnancy

In terms of treatment, first of all, let the patient get enough rest, maintain a good mood, and avoid mental stress; pay attention to supplementing enough calories and nutrition, including sugar, protein and B vitamins; try to eat less iodine-containing foods; at the same time, choose appropriate and effective anti-thyroid hormone drugs, which can generally restore the thyroid function of pregnant women to normal levels.

What precautions should patients with hyperthyroidism take when preparing for pregnancy?

1. Closely monitor thyroid function before pregnancy

Eight weeks before pregnancy, women of childbearing age should go to the endocrinology department of a regular hospital to test their thyroid function and measure the level of thyroid hormone in the blood through venous blood sampling. The basic test items include TSH, FT3, FT4, A-TPO, and A-TG. Thyroid B-ultrasound can be performed if necessary.

2. Women with hyperthyroidism who are preparing for pregnancy should pay attention to their diet

The diet of women with hyperthyroidism who are preparing for pregnancy should be based on the principles of high calories, high protein, high vitamins, moderate fat and sodium salt intake, and less spicy and irritating condiments. The food should be soft, easy to digest and nutritious. Do not eat too much high-iodine food, such as kelp, seaweed, jellyfish, seaweed and algae, to prevent poor control of hyperthyroidism. No smoking, no alcohol, strong tea or coffee. Provide adequate carbohydrates and fats, and appropriately increase the intake of animal offal, fresh green leafy vegetables, or vitamin preparations. Appropriately control the intake of foods high in fiber. Hyperthyroidism patients often suffer from diarrhea, and excessive supply of fiber-rich foods will aggravate the diarrhea.