Maternal hypothyroidism may affect the fetus, leading to an increased incidence of fetal malformations, congenital defects and mental retardation.
Hypothyroidism in pregnant women is an endocrine disease caused by a decrease in the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones or a weakening of the organization’s role in the general metabolism of the endocrine disease, if untreated hypothyroidism in pregnant women, the incidence of fetal miscarriage, death, malformations, fetal growth restriction, congenital defects with mental retardation increased, and the impact on the fetus is very great.
Therefore, when pregnant women experience symptoms such as generalized fatigue, drowsiness, memory loss, and dull expression, it may be caused by hypothyroidism, and they should consult a doctor for standardized treatment in time to avoid adverse consequences.