Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Thyroiditis: Fertility to Postpartum

Dr. Jolene BrightenPublished: Thyroid & Hormone Balance Leave a Comment

Autoimmune thyroiditis, also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, affects over 20 million of Americans, the majority of which are women. Thyroid conditions have a direct impact on our fertility, pregnancy, birth outcomes and can have a large influence on our postpartum period. But for some women, childbirth is the triggering event that leads to postpartum thyroiditis. Bridgit Danner, LAc and I …