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