Miscarriage : Risk Factors
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A cervix (the structure at the bottom of the uterus) that is incompetent is abnormally weak, and therefore it can gradually widen during pregnancy . Left untreated, this can result in repeated pregnancy losses or premature delivery.
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Recurrent miscarriage is defined as three or more miscarriages of a fetus before 20 weeks of gestation (i.e.
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It’s a myth that being 35 or older means your pregnancy will be high risk. Making the right choices now and working with your health care provider can help your pregnancy be trouble-free.
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Detailed information on maternal and fetal testing during high-risk pregnancies
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Thyroid disorders fall into two general categories:(1) dysfunction of thyroid hormone production; and (2) development of thyroid enlargements, called goiters, which include generalized enlargement of the gland and benign and malignant nodules. Thyroid dysfunction results either from increased or decreased secretion of thyroid hormones, called hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, respectively.
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The thyroid gland is located in the base of the neck on both sides of the lower part of the voice box (larynx) and upper part of the wind pipe (trachea. The thyroid produces chemicals (hormones) that help the body control metabolism. Thyroid hormone is also produced in response to another hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. There are four main types of thyroid disease: Hyperthyroidism - too much thyroid hormone; Hypothyroidism - too little thyroid hormone; Benign (non-cancerous) thyroid disease; Thyroid cancer. For information about a specific type of thyroid disease see one of the following: Anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid; Chronic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease; Colloid nodular goiter; Hyperthyroidism; Hypopituitarism; Hypothyroidism; Hypothyroidism - primary; Hypothyroidism - secondary; Medullary thyroid carcinoma; Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) II; Painless (silent) thyroiditis; Papillary carcinoma of the thyroid; Subacute thyroiditis; Thyroid cancer; Congenital goiter.
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Detailed information on disorders of the thyroid, including hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, toxic nodular goiter, thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, thyroid tumor, hypothyroidism and pregnancy, postpartum thyroiditis, and thyroid horm
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Detailed information on disorders affecting the thyroid gland, including hyperthyroidism (Graves disease) and hypothyroidism
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Detailed information on thyroid disorders in women
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Detailed information on thyroid conditions and pregnancy
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The thyroid gland controls how fast your heart beats, how quickly you digest food, how much you sweat, the speed at which you burn calories, and many other activities.
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Will kelp be harmful to someone with nodules on the thyroid?
Howard LeWine, M.D., is chief editor of Internet Publishing at Harvard Health Publications. He is recognized as an outstanding clinician and teacher and is a recipient of the Internal Medicine Teacher of the Year award at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. LeWine continues to practice Internal Medicine; most recently he became a hospitalist after practicing primary care for over 20 years.
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What are the symptoms of infant thyroid disorders? My nephew is 14 months old and has not gained weight in the last six months. After testing for failure to thrive, his pediatrician said the baby needs surgery for a thyroid condition. His bones are not growing and his appetite is poor. Can you give us more information on this condition in infants?
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Your Thyroid GlandIt doesn't look like much—a small, butterfly-shaped gland, just below your Adam's apple. But your thyroid gland has a big effect on the way your body works.
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Can a thyroid disorder cause large breasts?
Daniel D. Federman, M.D. is senior dean for Alumni Relations and Clinical Teaching at Harvard Medical School. An endocrinologist by training, he has active clinical practices at Brigham and Women's Hospital and University Health Services. Dr. Federman served as dean for Medical Education from 1989 to June of 2000.
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