Why Pregnancy Can Trigger Autoimmunity
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Postpartum thyroiditis, a condition in which the thyroid gland swells, occurs in approximately five to seven percent of women within two to four months after delivery of a baby, and is the result of autoimmune disease. This is another common culprit for postpartum depression. Thyroiditis presents as a painless, small, firm goiter, or enlarged thyroid gland. Typically the woman notices either an enlarged thyroid, symptoms of hyperthyroidism (anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, weight loss, and difficulty concentrating), or both.
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