Female Infertility
Hypothyroidism and Infertility
Underactive thyroid elevates TSH and prolactin, disrupting the menstrual cycle and reducing egg quality. Even subclinical hypothyroidism reduces IVF success rates.
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Overview
Overview
Underactive thyroid elevates TSH and prolactin, disrupting the menstrual cycle and reducing egg quality. Even subclinical hypothyroidism reduces IVF success rates.
Symptoms
Irregular or heavy periods
Fatigue
Weight gain
Cold intolerance
Recurrent miscarriage
Causes
1
Hashimoto thyroiditis2
Iodine deficiency3
Post-thyroid surgery/radioiodineHow It's Diagnosed
TSH (target <2.5 mIU/L for fertility)
Free T4
Anti-TPO antibodies
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