Thyroid disorders emerging as hidden factor behind infertility among urban women, warn Bengaluru specialists
Bengaluru specialists warn that thyroid disorders may be a hidden factor in infertility among urban women. Many women are unaware that symptoms like irregular menstrual cycles and fatigue could be linked to thyroid dysfunction. Experts emphasize the importance of thyroid testing in addressing fertility issues and recommend routine screenings for at-risk women.
- ▪Thyroid dysfunction is increasingly linked to reproductive health complications among women in their late 20s and 30s.
- ▪Symptoms of thyroid disorders are often mistaken for stress-related issues, delaying diagnosis and treatment.
- ▪Routine thyroid screening is recommended during fertility evaluations, especially for women with irregular periods or a history of miscarriages.
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A growing number of urban women struggling with infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, failed conception attempts, and recurrent miscarriages may be, witout being aware, suffering from thyroid disorders, fertility specialists in Bengaluru have warned.Doctors said thyroid dysfunction is often overlooked because of its vague symptoms, but is increasingly being linked to reproductive health complications among women in their late 20s and 30s, particularly in metropolitan cities where stress, poor sleep, unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles are common. As infertility rises, experts stress need to battle stigma, misinformation Vidya V.
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