During pregnancy preparation, women usually undergo a series of physical examinations to ensure that their body\’s health can provide good conditions for pregnancy and pregnancy. Among them, thyroid examination is an important part of pregnancy preparation examination. Next, I will introduce to you in detail the necessity and method of checking thyroid in preparation for pregnancy.
1. Why do you need a thyroid examination?
The thyroid gland is one of the important endocrine glands in the human body. The thyroid hormone it secretes directly affects important physiological functions such as metabolism, growth and development, and energy consumption of the human body. For women preparing for pregnancy, whether the thyroid function is normal or not has an important impact on the development of the fetus and the health of the mother. Abnormal thyroid function may lead to irregular menstruation, ovulation disorders, infertility and other problems. It may also increase the risk of premature birth, fetal growth retardation, spontaneous abortion and other problems.
2. How to perform a thyroid test?
Thyroid examination usually includes the following items:
– Blood test: Blood samples are taken to detect thyroid hormone levels, including TSH, T3, T4 and other indicators. These indicators can reflect the functional status of the thyroid gland and whether there are problems such as hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
– Ultrasound examination: Use an ultrasound probe to examine the thyroid gland to understand its shape, size and structure to rule out thyroid nodules, tumors and other diseases.
– Thyroid radionuclide scan: This is a special examination method to check the function and structure of the thyroid gland. By injecting a small amount of radioactive nuclide, the distribution of the nuclide in the thyroid gland is observed to understand the function and structure of the thyroid gland. metabolic status.
3. Time and frequency of thyroid examination
In the early stages of pregnancy preparation, it is recommended that female friends undergo a thyroid examination to understand the status of their thyroid function. If a woman has had a thyroid test before and the results were normal, she generally does not need to be tested again unless symptoms or abnormalities occur. If a woman has had abnormal thyroid test results before, it is recommended that sheConduct further examinations and perform treatment and adjustments according to the doctor\’s recommendations to ensure normal thyroid function.
4. Solutions to thyroid problems
If a woman discovers that her thyroid function is abnormal during a pregnancy test, she should consult a professional doctor in time to seek treatment and adjustment methods. Depending on the circumstances, your doctor may prescribe medications, surgery, or other treatments. At the same time, female friends can pay attention to adjusting their diet in daily life, and consume more iodine-rich foods, such as kelp, seaweed, etc. They can also participate in moderate exercise to maintain good living habits and mentality, which will help improve the body\’s health. Immunity and resistance.
In summary, it is very necessary to conduct thyroid examination during pregnancy preparation. Through thyroid examination, abnormalities in thyroid function can be detected early, and corresponding measures can be taken for adjustment and treatment to provide good pregnancy and pregnancy conditions. At the same time, female friends should also pay attention to maintaining good living habits and mentality, and fully communicate and consult with doctors to ensure good health during pregnancy preparations.
