How Might Low Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone In A Pregnant Woman Affect Her Baby? - Dr. Lazarus (VIDEO)

Dr. Lazarus:

A low TSH won’t have too many affects unless the pregnant woman is hyperthyroid, i.e. an overactive thyroid, and in that case there is a danger of miscarriage and problems, obstetric problems, but a low TSH in early pregnancy is quite common and does not signify anything terrible. It’s more important to worry about a high TSH in early pregnancy.

About Dr. Lazarus, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.A.C.E.:
Dr. John Lazarus is a clinical professor of clinical endocrinology at Cardiff University at Cardiff School of Medicine in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom at the Centre for Endocrine and Diabetes Sciences. The Centre for Endocrine and Diabetes Sciences (CEDS) aims to undertake cutting edge laboratory-based and clinical research in the fields of endocrinology and diabetes.

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