What are the problems faced by a thyroid patient. If my TSH is not normal is there any possibility of not giving birth to children. Precautions to be taken by a thyroid patient. Please let me know.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist46yrs exp

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Mr. Lybrate-user, if a person has hypothyroidism then he/she will have increase in weigh, intolerance to cold, swelling of face and lower limbs, slow heart rate, difficulty in speech, inability to concentrate, irregularity of menstrual periods, excess flow, early fatigue, constant tired feeling, anxiety and depression. In females conception is difficult, pregnancy out comes are not good, there may be miscarriages. Precautions are: to take medicine regularly, avoid soy beans, soy containing products, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, radish, peanuts, mustard and coffee. Plus should consume a good deal of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits. Plus exercise regularly to avoid weight gain. 

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