Over-active thyroid and miscarriage risk added stress to Gemma’s fertility journey
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Gemma had an over-active thyroid caused by Graves’ Disease, an auto-immune condition resulting in a full thyroidectomy. It can cause irregular periods and make it difficult to conceive. There is also an increased risk of miscarriage in the early stages of pregnancy and the medication can have side-effects. So, naturally, Gemma’s medical history made her anxious when trying to conceive.
