Women with Thyroid Imbalance More Likely to Have Children with Autism
The breakthrough research, published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, investigated how maternal thyroid hormones—essential for fetal brain development—influence neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Previous studies have connected pregnancy thyroid disorders to atypical brain development, including increased autism spectrum disorder rates, but the latest investigation provides crucial new insights into this relationship.
Scientists discovered that chronic thyroid conditions that remain stable and properly treated through medication do not elevate autism risk. The danger emerges specifically when hormonal imbalances persist uncontrolled across multiple pregnancy trimesters.
Researchers stressed the critical need for consistent monitoring and prompt treatment modifications to maintain thyroid hormone levels within healthy parameters throughout the entire gestational period.
The investigation analyzed medical records from over 51,000 births, uncovering a clear dose-response pattern: the longer thyroid dysfunction remained unmanaged across trimesters, the greater the corresponding autism risk in children.
The findings underscore the importance of proactive thyroid management as a potential strategy for reducing developmental disorder risk during pregnancy.
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