[Anonymous]

#1158108

Graves disease can cause infertility problems. My endo stated that I
may even become more fertile after the Graves was treated. I already
had two children. I had RAI 10 mils Sept 1993. Got pregnant 9 months
later in July. Erin was born healthy the following March. Just had my
fourth daughter Nov. 1996. Delaney is also a healthy baby with no
apparent problems. Just have to keep taking that Synthroid after
going hypo, that and pregnancy really wears you out.

[Anonymous]

#1054194

I am 30 and had RAI treatment on July 1. After that, I experienced “thyroiditis” which was no picnic. I’m feeling much better now, and it is doubtful at this point if I will need a second treatment. My concern is I hope to have children in the (near) future, and wonder if anyone out there can share any real experience with this. Ironically, the whole Graves’ thing was recognized after approximately a year of infertility. After going through RAI treatment, I understand that I need to wait for at least six months or longer, but would like to hear a story with a happy ending of other Graves’ patients going on to have healthy children. Any takers? I would appreciate any input! Thank you!

[Anonymous]

#1158109

Perhaps I’ve misunderstood, but I was under the impression that even
though it is possible for patients who have had Graves’ to get pregnant
that it is really not a good idea, whether treated with RAI or some
other treatment. The thing I remember reading was that babies born
to mothers who have had Graves’ have a higher risk of developing
diabetes and other possible negative effects.

Personally, I don’t think I could say to a child of mine who had
diabetes that I was sorry, I knew they had an increased risk, but
I just had to have a baby. Others may feel differently.

Of course, if someone didn’t find out they had Graves’ until they
were already pregnant, there wouldn’t be much they could do, unless
it would be permissible to have an abortion to avoid the possible
negative consequences, and I’m not sure that would be possible.

Anyway, this is just the impression that I have gotten in my
reading, but others on this board may be more knowledgeable.

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