childbearing
The thyroid gland is one of the important glands in the body that secrete the hormone thyroxine with its various functions in regulating some vital functions in the body. hypothyroidism and pregnancy The regularity of hormone production is one of the important factors that help the regularity of ovulation and the efficient functioning of the ovaries, as well as the production of good eggs capable of fertilization and pregnancy.
A large study was conducted at the center with the knowledge of Dr. Amal Shuhayeb, a consultant obstetrician and gynecologist, to compare women with thyroid function disorders accompanied by a high level of antibodies compared to non-infected subjects, and the effect of treatment with simple doses of cortisone and thyroxine on the results of assisted fertilization and IVF.
The study showed an improvement in the chances of pregnancy and the success rates of IVF surgeries for women who are affected when they are diagnosed and treated with thyroxine. The rate of improvement increases when using the cortisone drug. This study was presented and successfully discussed at the European Society of Fertility and Infertility Conference in Copenhagen in June 2005.
Therefore, examining these hormones, as well as examining antibodies that may disturb thyroid function and affect its production, is one of the main steps required in treating menstrual disorders, infertility and delayed childbearing.
