Q: Which doctor treats postpartum thyroiditis?
A: Postpartum thyroiditis is treated by an endocrinologist.
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Q: Which are the other autoimmune thyroid disorders?
A: Other autoimmune thyroid disease includes Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Graves’ disease causes hyperthyroidism, while Hashimoto’s disease commonly causes hypothyroidism.
Q: What are the complications of untreated postpartum thyroiditis?
A: Women with postpartum thyroiditis do not always require treatment. However, in some, the condition may be associated with complications like extreme weight gain, depression, and high cholesterol levels. The affected women are also at a risk of recurrence of postpartum thyroiditis in future pregnancies.
