Is hypothyroidism hereditary?

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive, and many people believe that it is hereditary. In fact, it does have a certain genetic effect, and sometimes even has a great impact on the child's intelligence during pregnancy.

Is hypothyroidism hereditary?

1. As one of many common diseases, whether hypothyroidism is hereditary is a question that we all care about. Experts clearly point out that thyroid disease has a genetic tendency, that is, parents have a high chance of passing on thyroid disease to their children, and hypothyroidism is no exception. However, whether or not one will develop thyroid disease is affected by environmental factors, such as mental stress, infection, overwork, trauma and other inducements. Changes in the natural and social environment and pollution are all acquired causes of thyroid disease.

2. Experts added that hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism, hypothyroidism) in pregnant women may affect the intellectual development of the child. Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is hereditary, but some hypothyroidism is caused by a disorder in a certain link of thyroid hormone synthesis, and some of it is also hereditary. Generally, a newborn's TSH will have a physiological peak 20-60 minutes after birth, and gradually decrease over 1-4 days, so it is best to test it within 30 minutes after birth or 4-7 days.

3. Moreover, experts emphasize that it cannot be ruled out that the child will not have thyroid disease after birth. Patients should pay special attention to this. It is best to cure hypothyroidism first and make sure it is completely cured before having children.

The probability of babies born to pregnant women with hypothyroidism suffering from hypothyroidism increases. If the pregnant woman takes medication reasonably and regularly during pregnancy, and can ensure that all indicators are within the normal range, the impact on the baby will be small. However, thyroid hormone levels should still be tested in newborns to detect babies with hypothyroidism as early as possible. After delivery, the mother should continue to adjust the treatment plan under the guidance of an endocrinologist.