Hashimotos, Hypothyroid and Fertility| Finally! A clear and logical expl...

Hashimoto's or Hypothyroid? Dr Randy Morris MD-The BOARD CERTIFIED fertility expert explains the difference on #InfertilityTV
Few things cause more confusion amongst my patients than the thyroid. But its really pretty straightforward once you understand some basic points.
The thyroid is a gland that both men and women have that is located in the front of the neck. There are two major hormones produced by the thyroid. T3 and T4. When the levels of one or both of these hormones are low, it is called #hypothyroidism or an under active thyroid. When they are high, it is called hyperthyroidism.
#Hypothyroidism is common in women, get more common as they get older and can cause them to have difficulty in getting pregnant. This occurs because hypothyroidism can interfere with ovulation. Treating hypothyroidism is an effective method to restore ovulation and improve fertility.
#Hashimoto’s Disease or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is a condition in which the body has high levels of antibodies that attack and cause damage to the thyroid. A person who has elevated levels of thyroid antibodies might, at any given moment, have a thyroid gland that is producing too much, too little or just the right amount of thyroid hormones. So why bother measuring the levels of thyroid antibodies if the thyroid gland is functioning normally?
Well, we know two things about people who have high thyroid antibody levels:
First, They are mo re likely to develop thyroid problems in the future. So even if the thyroid is producing the correct amount of hormones today, these individuals are at greater risk than others for having hypothyroidism in the future. For women, this could happen during pregnancy or after delivery. So this helps doctors to identify women that need to be watched more closely for the development of thyroid problems.
Second, there is a fair amount of evidence that suggests that women with elevated levels of thyroid antibodies are at greater risk for miscarriage. One study found that the risk for #miscarriage was double in women with elevated thyroid antibody levels.
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