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.
Too Much Thyroid Hormone Can Harm Fetus. Aug. 10, 2004 -- High levels of thyroid hormones can have a direct toxic effect on fetal development, a new study shows. Women with thyroid problems should see their doctors -- and get a blood test -- right away, researchers say.