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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Graves' disease is a condition that is associated with an overactive thyroid gland, which causes the body to produce an excess of thyroid hormone, thereby causing hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease also seriously affects a woman's fertility, including problems such as miscarriage, fetal malformation, stillbirth, and even infertility.
1. What is Basedow's disease?
Graves' disease, also known as Graves' disease, Parry's disease, or autoimmune hyperthyroidism, is an immune system disorder that is associated with an overactive thyroid gland.
In the human body, the thyroid gland is an endocrine organ located in the neck, responsible for producing thyroid hormones involved in many important body processes. When the thyroid gland is overworked, it causes the hormone to be secreted in excess, a condition called "hyperthyroidism".
2. Symptoms of Basedow's disease
Graves' disease usually causes the following symptoms:
Fatigue, frequent feelings of anxiety or restlessness Abnormal breast development in men Vision problems, including double vision or blurred vision Eye protrusion Loss of concentration Goiter (common) Frequent urination Excessive sweating Appetite menstrual cycle irregularities Fast or irregular heartbeat Unexplained weight loss Tremor. The signs and symptoms listed above can sometimes be similar to those of other medical conditions, so to avoid confusion and accurately identify Graves' disease, you should see your doctor for a diagnosis. Diagnose and find out the specific cause of the disease, thereby making the right treatment options.
3. Factors that increase the risk of Graves' disease
In addition to the main cause stemming from a disorder of the immune system, a number of factors can also increase the risk of Graves' disease, including:
Gender: Women have a higher incidence than women. Basedow's disease in men Family history: You are more likely to get the disease if there are family members with Graves' disease. Age: Graves' disease tends to affect people under the age of 40 Immune system problems, including rheumatoid arthritis, or type 1 diabetes increase the risk of developing hyperthyroidism autoimmune Several other factors: including pregnancy, smoking, regular mental and physical stress.
4. Does Graves' disease affect reproduction?
Some studies have shown that thyroid disorders can cause serious fertility problems for women. Scientists also recommend that women who have fertility problems or have had multiple miscarriages should have diagnostic tests for thyroid disease.
Can Graves' disease have a normal delivery?
Abnormalities in thyroid function can cause adverse effects on reproductive health and reduce conception rates, and increase the risk of miscarriage or adverse pregnancy factors pregnancy and childbirth of a woman.
Normally, the thyroid gland will be responsible for producing hormones that play a major role in the growth and development of the body. So, when the functions of the thyroid gland are changed, it can greatly affect a woman's fertility before, during and after pregnancy.
The impediment to female fertility is not only due to hyperthyroidism, but even hypothyroidism is a major contributing factor to these problems.
Hypothyroidism can be understood as the body's thyroid glands work less than normal. More than one in four women with unexplained infertility have signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism, researchers say. In children and adolescents, the condition is associated with a delay in reaching sexual maturity. For adult women, hypothyroidism can cause problems with menstruation, or ovulation.
Overall, both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can have serious effects on female fertility. Thyroid disease can increase the risk of problems during pregnancy, including miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, poor fetal growth, premature birth or stillbirth.
However, you should not be too worried if you have Graves' disease. It is completely possible to get pregnant and give birth if treated early. Timely screening and control tests can greatly reduce the risk of pregnancy problems.
In summary, women with Graves' disease should be cured of the disease about 3 months before pregnancy to avoid unwanted risks to the health of both mother and baby.
5. How to prevent and control Basedow's disease
The following methods can be very helpful in preventing and controlling Graves' disease, including:
Exercise regularly every day Take your medicine according to the dose and schedule prescribed by your doctor. Absolutely do not quit smoking, or take the wrong dose of medicine. This not only makes the drug ineffective, but also makes the condition worse, or encounters some other dangerous complications. Adopt a healthy diet, full of nutrients. In addition, you should choose foods that are good for the treatment of Graves' disease, such as cauliflower, cabbage, barley, brown rice, bananas, lean meat, or vitamin-rich fruits. Quit smoking Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is fully equipped with the latest modern ultrasound equipment in Vietnam to help patients detect many dangerous diseases early, including hyperthyroidism. Basedow. The team of technicians are all experienced and highly qualified.
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