How do thyoid disease linked to infertility ?
A. Hypothyroidism [decreased thyroid function] is more common in woman with symptoms of cold intolerance, weight gain, dry skin, and menstrual irregularities such as menorrhagia [heavy perids] and/or amenorrhea [missed periods] , as well as galactorrhea [breast discharge]. Increased TSH [Thyroid Stimulating Hormone ] production by the pituitary adversely affects the pituitary’s production of FSH [Follicle Stimulaitng hormone], which normally regulates ovarian hormone production thus leading to infertility and / or miscarriages. Hypothyoridism can be treated with oral thyroid supplementation.
