For women, normalizing thyroid hormone levels can help correct menstrual or ovarian problems that may be causing infertility.
Hyperthryoidism
Medicines calledthionamidesare commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism.
These drugs work by causing the thyroid to make less thyroid hormones.
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Once thyroid levels are normalized, the chances of conception should improve provided both partners are otherwise healthy.
Summary
A thyroid disorder can be one cause of infertility in males and females.
A healthcare provider may order tests for both partners to determine whether thyroid abnormalities are contributing to infertility.
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