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Saturday, May 18, 2013 Hyperthrodism and Pregnancy I have
hyperthrodism, and would like to start a family. Can I get
pregnant? What are the dangers? In general, hyperthyroidism does
not have a negative effect on getting or staying pregnant, or on
the growing fetus. However, some of the medicine used to treat
hyperthyroidism is not recommended during pregnancy. Before
getting pregnant, you should see your medical endocrinologist
and tell him you are attempting to get pregnant. He will check
your medications and make sure they are the best ones to take
pregnant. He will also let you know if you have other pregnancy
risks, such as high blood pressure. If you do, he might
recommend that you see a high risk pregnancy specialist
(maternal-fetal medicine) prior to getting pregnant. William W
Hurd, MD Professor of Reproductive Bi