What causes hyperthyroidism in pregnant women?
Disease description:
My wife is pregnant, and today she has been experiencing chest tightness frequently. After going to the hospital, she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What causes hyperthyroidism in pregnant women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Pregnant women may develop hyperthyroidism due to elevated levels of sex hormones in the body. After conception, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) often increases abnormally, which may stimulate the thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones. Hyperthyroidism in pregnant women may also be caused by genetic factors; if a parent has hyperthyroidism, the likelihood of their children developing the condition increases.
