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IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World pen an article on thyroid problems and how they impact fertility
Thyroid issues are often overlooked by most people but it is a significant cause of infertility in both men and women. Read this article by IVF experts of the best IVF centre in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World to know how thyroid glands are essential for normal reproductive function.
How thyroid problems affect infertility?
Thyroid glands regulate metabolism, hormones and most importantly, many processes that are necessary for normal reproductive function. When thyroid hormones are too low or very high, fertility gets impacted. Read the article to know how?
“In women, thyroid hormones play a vital role in ovulation, menstrual cycles, and hormonal balance. It causes irregular or no ovulation. Hypothyroidism can cause irregular periods or anovulation while hyperthyroidism can lead to light, infrequent or absent periods. Thyroid issues also cause disruptions in estrogen, progesterone and prolactin levels. High prolactin can block ovulation. Untreated thyroid disorders can increase the risk of early miscarriage, preterm birth, implantation issues and pregnancy complications like preeclampsia, anemia, etc. Long-term thyroid dysfunction may reduce egg quality through oxidative stress and hormonal dysregulation,” stated Dr. Gunjan Gupta, renowned gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Director & Founder of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Indirapuram. Gunjan IVF World has been bestowed with the award for North India’s best IVF clinic chain three times in a row by Economic Times and has modern centres in Ghaziabad, Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.
“In men, thyroid problems can affect sperm production and sexual function. It leads to reduced sperm quality. Both hypo and hyperthyroidism may cause low sperm count, poor motility and abnormally shaped sperm. Men with thyroid issues also experience low libido, erectile dysfunction, delayed ejaculation or premature ejaculation,” mentioned Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant & Centre In-Charge of the best IVF clinic in Janakpuri – Gunjan IVF World.
Why thyroid hormones affect infertility?
Thyroid hormones interact with the hypothalamus, the pituitary glands, ovaries or testes and controls ovulation, sperm production and sexual function.
Symptoms of thyroid problems
Listed below are some signs of thyroid problems to look out for:
Hypothyroidism
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Cold intolerance
- Hair loss
- Constipation
- Depression
- Heavy period
Hyperthyroidism
- Anxiety
- Rapid heartbeat
- Weight loss
- Tremors
- Insomnia
- Heat intolerance
- Light/absent periods
How are thyroid issues diagnosed?
A doctor would typically ask for checks like
- TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone)
- Free T4
- Free T3
- Thyroid antibodies
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Dr. Gunjan Gupta
Gynecologist and IVF specialist
Verified & Most Trusted OneDr. Gunjan Gupta is a Gynaecologist with a specialization in IVF, Infertility & Laparoscopy specialist doctor and has close to 2 decades of experience in : Treating Infertility, Performing Gynae Laparoscopy (Keyhole Surgeries) Handing high-risk Pregnancies. She is a Member of Royal College of Obs and Gynae (MRCOG) of UK and has been trained in Laparoscopy at EUDGES (France).
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