I want a child but...
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I do not have a thyroid and often feel bad (no energy, bad sleep, depressed. etc.) but want a child in the future. If I were to have a kid would my child not have a thyroid too? It makes me so nervous...
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Purpledobermann hannah00168
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Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) is a condition resulting from an absent or under-developed thyroid gland (dysgenesis) or one that has developed but cannot make thyroid hormone because of a ‘production line’ problem (dyshormonogenesis). Babies with CHT cannot produce enough thyroid hormone for the body’s needs. The term ‘congenital’ means that the condition is present at birth.
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I meant to say: "not necessarily a missing thyroid altogether", in explanation to why i was asking as the term can mean several things... Your child is not likely to have the condition or not more likely to have it than any other child. You need to ensure good levels of iodine in your diet in pregnancy. This goes for all pregnant mothers anyway.