The thyroid gland and thyroid hormones have important roles in fertility and throughout pregnancy. In fertile and infertile women with thyroid disorders, such as hypothyroidism or thyroid autoimmunity, therapy might enable conception, but a host of problems can arise. Poppe et al. present an overview of the interactions between thyroid disorders and spontaneous and assisted pregnancies.
- Kris Poppe
- Brigitte Velkeniers
- Daniel Glinoer