Is it safe to take thyroid medication while pregnancy?

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• Kavita   / May 29, 2015
  

  Yes, it's completely safe. In fact, pregnant women should take thyroid medication during pregnancy if you need it. Whether you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or the much less common hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid), you'll probably ne...  moreYes, it's completely safe. In fact, pregnant women should take thyroid medication during pregnancy if you need it. Whether you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or the much less common hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid), you'll probably need to take medication and but make sure you are closely monitored. Always take prescribed dosage.  

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• Kapil  / July 8, 2013
  

  The good news is that it is safe, and instead it is unsafe not to take thyroid medication during pregnancy if you need it. Whether you have hypothyroidism which is underactive thyroid or the much less common hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive th...  moreThe good news is that it is safe, and instead it is unsafe not to take thyroid medication during pregnancy if you need it. Whether you have hypothyroidism which is underactive thyroid or the much less common hyperthyroidism, also known as an overactive thyroid, you'll need to take medication and be closely monitored. According to a study published in the July 15, 2004 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, hypothyroidism, when left untreated during pregnancy, can lead to weak cognitive development and increased fetal mortality. Do not hesitate, you could take thyroid medicines.  less

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