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Thyroid Imbalance May Impact Fertility: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

Thyroid cases are becoming increasingly common in India. Various factors can altogether contribute to this condition. This can include factors like lifestyle changes and excessive stress.

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Dr. Rupali Tambe
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Thyroid cases are becoming increasingly common in India. Various factors can altogether contribute to this condition. This can include factors like lifestyle changes and excessive stress. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland present in your neck. This particular gland plays a crucial role in performing numerous functions, like regulating your metabolism and hormone levels. When your thyroid gland does not function properly, it can affect your overall health, including fertility. It can negatively impact your ability to conceive.

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Thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism (also known as underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (also known as overactive thyroid) can affect your fertility by disrupting your menstrual cycle, ovulation, and sperm health. Recognizing and addressing the early signs can help protect your fertility while increasing the chances of exploring parenthood.

Signs Your Thyroid Could Be Impacting Your Fertility: Early Symptoms To Watch

Irregular Menstrual Cycles

Women with thyroid conditions are often seen complaining about experiencing irregularities in their menstrual cycles. The thyroid can cause hormonal imbalance while affecting its production. Your periods may become irregular, heavy, or have a very light flow after being diagnosed with this condition.

Difficulty In Conceiving

Your hormonal system, which is necessary for ovulation and implantation, can get disrupted due to hormonal imbalance. If you have been actively trying to conceive for months and are still struggling, then the thyroid could be the main culprit.

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Cold or Heat Sensitivity

Those who are diagnosed with thyroid are more likely to experience extreme heat or cold than others. Feeling unusually hot (hyperthyroidism) or cold (hypothyroidism) can be an indication that something is wrong with your thyroid gland. These symptoms are often accompanied by other hormonal changes.

Unexplained Weight Changes

If you are losing or gaining excessive weight, then you must visit a doctor, as it might be signaling thyroid issues. One may undergo weight loss due to an overactive thyroid, while an underactive thyroid can lead to weight gain.

Fatigue or Low Energy Levels

Feeling extremely tired even after taking enough rest can indicate thyroid dysfunction. This can take a toll on your overall well-being while making it challenging for a couple to conceive.

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Swelling In The Neck

If you notice visible swelling in your neck, then it could definitely be a goiter. Enlargement of the thyroid gland can be due to overactive or underactive thyroid. One may find it difficult to swallow food or even water, and also their voice may become hoarser than usual.

Authored by Dr. Rupali Tambe, a fertility consultant at Nova IVF, Pune. Views expressed by the author are their own.

 

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