The word shanty is not used much in Ireland. It seems to be a word used mainly by americans. Shanty Irish was used to describe the poorest of the.
Pregnancy and pituitary function. Pregnancy can also cause hypothyroidism by depressing pituitary function. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and operates as a control tower for the bodyâs hormones. As a result the pituitary fails to signal the thyroid to release enough TSH to stimulate thyroid activity.
If a woman is pregnant and does not know she has hyperthyroidism, diagnosis can become more difficult. The symptoms of pregnancy and hyperthyroidism overlap. Fatigue and a larger thyroid gland are normal in pregnant women. If the pregnancy is accompanied by rapid heartbeat, the inability to gain normal pregnancy weight, or weight loss, hyperthyroidism may be a concern.