The thyroid is a gland located in the neck and is important for many processes in the body. Problems with the thyroid gland are common in women of reproductive age. It is essential to have a normal working thyroid gland in order to achieve a successful pregnancy. One of the most common problems with the thyroid is underactivity (known as hypothyroidism). An early, mild form of an underactive thyroid is called subclinical hypothyroidism. Often people with this condition do not have any symptoms. Another common problem is thyroid autoimmunity. Here, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, sometimes leading to the development of abnormal thyroid function. This can be diagnosed by the presence of proteins in the bloodstream called antibodies.

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生育能力低下或反复流产女性的亚临床甲状腺功能减退症和抗甲状腺自身抗体

甲状腺是位于颈部的腺体，对身体的许多过程都很重要。甲状腺问题在育龄妇女中很常见。为了成功怀孕，必须有一个正常工作的甲状腺。甲状腺最常见的问题之一是活动不足（称为甲状腺功能减退症）。一种早期的轻度甲状腺功能减退症称为亚临床甲状腺功能减退症。患有这种疾病的人通常没有任何症状。另一个常见问题是甲状腺自身免疫。在这里，免疫系统攻击甲状腺，有时会导致甲状腺功能异常。这可以通过血液中存在称为抗体的蛋白质来诊断。