Normally, pregnancy hormones can cause the thyroid gland to slightly enlarge during pregnancy. However, in hyperthyroidism, there is an excess production of thyroid hormones which results in a goiter. This complication in pregnancy is often linked to an autoimmune disorder called Grave’s disease.
Normally, pregnancy hormones can cause the thyroid gland to slightly enlarge during pregnancy. However, in hyperthyroidism, there is an excess production of thyroid hormones which results in a goiter. This complication in pregnancy is often linked to an autoimmune disorder called Grave’s disease.
