27/10/2025
🩺 HOW DOES THE THYROID AFFECT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH?
⁉️ The thyroid gland may be small and located in your neck, but it plays a big role in regulating hormones and has a direct impact on fertility in both men and women.
🔹 In women:
➖ When the thyroid is underactive (hypothyroidism), the body produces fewer reproductive hormones, leading to irregular menstrual cycles, anovulation (no egg release), and even difficulty conceiving.
➖ Conversely, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can increase the risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, or restricted fetal growth in the womb.
🔹 In men:
➖ Thyroid disorders can reduce s***m count and quality, negatively affecting fertility.
💡 An important note:
Many people struggling with infertility don’t realize that thyroid dysfunction may be the hidden cause. That’s why, during fertility check-ups, doctors often recommend thyroid hormone tests (TSH, FT4, FT3) to ensure a complete evaluation.
🧠 Doctor’s advice:
➖ Schedule regular fertility and thyroid health check-ups, especially if you experience irregular periods, difficulty conceiving, or recurrent miscarriage.
➖ Early diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders can improve your chances of conception and help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
💬 If you’re on your journey to parenthood, don’t forget to check your “tiny thyroid” — sometimes, the key to your dream of becoming a mom or dad lies in the place you least expect.
👉 At Sai Gon Hospital For Assisted Reproduction And Andrology (IVF Saigon), we’re here to help you identify the real cause and find the right treatment to make your parenthood journey shorter and smoother.
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Sai Gon Hospital For Assisted Reproduction And Andrology
📍Address: 87 Ly Chieu Hoang Street, Binh Phu Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
📞Hotline: 1800.0095 - 033.758.6226
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Working Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
(Dr. Vu Minh Ngoc, PhD, MD: Consultations through lunchtime on Monday & Friday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dr. Le Huy Binh – Senior Specialist Level II – available through lunch Monday to Friday)
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM