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After pregnancy my TSH is raised to 9.11, and my doctor said maybe you have to take medicine for a long time . Is it true? I am taking 50mcg per day and 100 mcg for Saturday and Sunday only. Kindly suggest me.
A TSH level of 9.11 mIU/L after pregnancy indicates hypothyroidism, which is not uncommon in the postpartum period due to autoimmune thyroiditis or preexisting thyroid dysfunction becoming more apparent. Your current dose of levothyroxine—50 mcg daily with 100 mcg on weekends—suggests your physician is working to titrate your dose based on your thyroid levels and clinical symptoms. In some cases, postpartum hypothyroidism can be temporary, but for others, it may become a long-term condition requiring lifelong medication. Regular monitoring of your TSH (every 6–8 weeks initially) is important to adjust the dose appropriately. Continue your current treatment and follow up with your doctor as advised if need 2nd opinion please consult. Long-term therapy depends on how your thyroid function stabilizes over time.
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