Associated symptoms

An underactive thyroid gland in pregnancy manifests itself through few characteristic symptoms such as Beyond that it can be: All these symptoms are however little specific and do not have to occur necessarily. In addition, it is difficult to recognize an underactive thyroid from the symptoms because the symptoms can be of varying severity and some symptoms are simply caused by the pregnancy itself. A precise clarification of thyroid function can only be made by the doctor via the hormone level in the blood.

General fatigue and exhaustion,
Feeling of weakness,
Constipation
And inexplicable weight gain.
Increased sensation of cold,
Hair Loss
And dry skin come,
Occasionally depressive moods are also reported.

Unexplained weight gain can be a symptom of reduced thyroid function. However, it is difficult to attribute weight gain during pregnancy to hypothyroidism, as every pregnant woman inevitably gains weight. If the thyroid gland can no longer produce sufficient amounts of hormones, the metabolism slows down.

This is due to the fact that the energy metabolism becomes lower.The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 play a central role in human metabolism and influence the energy balance, growth and function of individual organs. If, in the case of reduced energy metabolism, the same amount of energy is consumed in the form of food as before the illness, this leads to an excess of energy in the body. This excess energy cannot be consumed and is stored in the body as fat, which leads to weight gain. The extent of weight gain in the context of hypothyroidism depends on various factors, such as general eating habits and the amount of physical activity the patient does.

Nausea

Hypothyroidism can also affect the gastrointestinal tract. In addition to constipation and a feeling of fullness, nausea can occur more frequently. Many pregnant women suffer from nausea and vomiting in the first weeks of pregnancy anyway, which makes it difficult to attribute increased nausea to an underactive thyroid gland.