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Positive for pregnancy but tsh high

2025-02-24 10:31:07
I'm currently taking 37.5 mcg thyroxin. But my tsh is 8.40. T3 and t4 are normal. Should i increase the dose? I'm currently 4 w 6 d pregnant
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Your TSH is high. You have to increase the dose. High TSH adversely effect pregnancy.

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Please consult a General Physician or a Gynaecologist for further management.

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TSH  level should be below 2.5 in first trimester. You need to increase the dose.

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Yes you need to increase the dose TSH in the first trimester  should be maintained less than 2.5

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