Erik K. Alexander, MD, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, explains the relationship between thyroid disease and pregnancy.

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.
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Watch San Antonio Thyroidologist Dr. Kathleen Hands discuss how thyroid disease can affect you during pregnancy. Valerie tried for over 9 years to have a child but her thyroid issues kept her from utilizing IVF. Watch Valerie talk about how Dr. Hands was able to help get her hypothyroidism under control and how she was eventually able to conceive with IVF.
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