Thyroid and Pregnancy: What to Know

How can thyroid disorders affect your menstrual cycle, fertility and pregnancy? Dr. Smita Jain, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Jawahar Nagar, Jalandhar, explains the role of thyroid function in reproductive health and pregnancy. She discusses how thyroid dysfunction can affect ovulation and fertility, why thyroid evaluation may be recommended during preconception care and pregnancy, and the importance of regular monitoring and appropriate medication when thyroid problems are diagnosed.