Questions in The Maternal and Child Health Forum are being answered by medical professionals from Henry Ford Health System , consistently ranked one of the best hospitals in America. I am 16 weeks pregnant with twins and my thyroid is slightly hyperactive. In pregnancy, the thyroid may appear hyperative by some tests. This is a normal change. If the thyroid is truly hyperactive, medication can be used to bring the thyroid function into the normal range.
Hyperthyroidism has several causes.
One cause is associated with an antibody that can cross to the baby and stimulate thryoid overactivity. Most hyperthyroid causes do no directly affect the baby. This information is provided for general education pruposes only and is not a medical consultation. If you have specific problems and questions, please contact your physician. Information contained within this forum is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question.