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Hyperthyroidism / Graves' Disease and Pregnancy
Hyperthyroidism/Graves' Disease and Pregnancy: Information About Being Pregnant With an Overactive Thyroid

Thyroid Problems After Pregnancy
It's common for women to feel tired, experience mood swings, and have a variety of other symptoms in the months after childbirth. But for some women, symptoms can become troublesome, and may point to a thyroid problem known as postpartum thyroiditis. This article looks at the risk factors for postpartum thyroiditis, how it's diagnosed, how it's treated, the symptoms, the hyperthyroid and hypothyroid phases, and other factors.

Hypothyroidism Increases the Risk of Miscarriage
Second Trimester Miscarriage Risk is Higher When Hypothyroidism is Undiagnosed

Babies Born to Hypothyroid Mothers Have Lower IQs
Results of a new study show that failing to treat an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, during pregnancy, can dramatically affects a child's IQ and cognitive functioning.

Breastfeeding and Thyroid Disease
Many women want their new babies to have the health benefits of breastfeeding. But women are also told to be careful about medications and medical treatments while nursing. This FAQ looks at key questions women who are being treated for thyroid disease -- including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism -- may have, regarding breastfeeding their infants.

Fertility, Infertility and Thyroid Disease
Fertility and Thyroid Disease: Where to Go For More Information

Menstrual Problems and Thyroid Disease
A look at the effects of thyroid conditions -- including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism -- on th menstrual cycle, premenstrual syndrome, menstruation difficulties, and more.

The Thyroid/Menopause Connection
Drs. Richard and Karilee Shames on the connection between hypothyroidism and underactive thyroid problems and menopause, from Mary Shomon, Thyroid Guide, patient advocate and author of a number of books and guides on thyroid disease and autoimmune disease