What are the treatment options for a pregnant woman with Graves’ Disease/hyperthyroidism?
Mild hyperthyroidism often is monitored closely without therapy as long as both the mother and the baby are doing well. When therapy is necessary, anti-thyroid medications are the treatment of choice (see above). The goal of therapy is to keep the mother’s free T4 and free T3 levels in the high-normal range on the lowest dose of antithyroid medication. Therapy should be closely monitored during pregnancy by following thyroid function tests monthly.
