Thyroid Treatment Guidelines for Pregnant Women Revised

Women who are hypothyroid (their thyroid function is underactive) are at greater risk for infertility and are more likely to have anemia, gestational hypertension and postpartum hemorrhage, the news release noted. If not treated, hypothyroidism during pregnancy can lead to premature birth, low birth weight and respiratory distress among newborns. Overactive thyroid function, or hyperthyroidism, also can lead to miscarriage.

The Endocrine Society made the following revisions to its clinical practice guidelines: