Dear Mrs Baalam,
As per your given reports and history of recent delivery. It appears currently you may not need to start medicines if this was a routine checkup and you are not experiencing any
thyroid disorder related symptoms and have no current illness and ongoing medications. I would like to see your thyroid reports from during your pregnancy time too to compare.
Next Steps
It's advisable to repeat serum
TSH and free T3,T4 after 6 weeks, preferably with a morning sample (fasting not needed).
Health Tips
Thyroid disease can be a health concern and need monitoring.
*What is the thyroid?*
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck that produces hormones that regulate the body's functions.
*What are the main kinds of thyroid conditions?*
There are two main kinds of thyroid conditions:
- *Hyperthyroidism*: When the thyroid gland makes too much of certain hormones.
- *Hypothyroidism*: When the thyroid gland makes too little of certain hormones.
*How are thyroid conditions diagnosed?*
Dpctors usually test for thyroid if you’re at high risk of having a thyroid condition or you have signs or symptoms of one.
*Are you at risk for having a thyroid condition during pregnancy?*
You’re at higher risk for a thyroid condition during pregnancy if you:
- Are currently being treated for a thyroid condition or have thyroid nodules or a goiter.
- Have had a thyroid condition in the past (including after giving birth), or you’ve had a baby who had a thyroid condition.
- Have an autoimmune disorder or a family history of autoimmune thyroid disease, like Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s disease.
- Have type 1
diabetes.
- Have had high-dose neck radiation or treatment for hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid medicines can help keep the right level of thyroid hormones in your body. Your provider gives you blood tests during pregnancy to check your
TSH and T4 levels to make sure your medicine is at the right amount.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to ask!