1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Hormonal Imbalances

  4. Thyroid dosage post pregnancy. Too?

Thyroid dosage post pregnancy

2017-09-16 18:51:06
I have hypothyroidism....I had a baby on 10 August... during pregnancy my thyroxine dosage was increased to 100mcg ... before pregnancy I was on 62.5 mcg dosage ...my tsh in 8 th of pregnancy was 1.6.... I want to know if I should decrease my thyroxine dosage now or should continue with my 100 mcg dosage as previously.... Do I need to take extra tsh dosage while breastfeeding too ??
95 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

You can reduce your dose now and then retest your S TSH after 6 weeks.

Answered2017-09-17 04:03:01

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Thyroid and Pregnancy: Do I Need to Check

Dr.Priyanka Mehta

What is the thyroid gland?The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower ... Read more

Thyroid

Dr.Anubha

HOMEOPATHY ADDRESSES MULTIPLE CAUSES ATTEMPTING TO STIMULATE YOUR THYROID GLAND.When your thyroid gland does not make en ... Read more

The Relation Between Thyroid and Reproduction (Fertility, Pregnancy)

Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta

25th May is the World Thyroid Day. Thyroid disorders are one of the most common disorders of hormones in our body. Thyro ... Read more

6 Useful Tips to Prevent Complications in Pregnancy

Dr.Mohan Pawar

1. PRE CONCEPTIONAL CONSULTATION - Planned pregnancy always has a  better outcome than unplanned pregnancy. So have a pr ... Read more

Top Foods to Avoid With Thyroid

Ms.Ankita Gupta Sehgal

Got higher levels of Thyroid in your blood report? Has to doctor advised you that you have HypoThyroidism? Is that your ... Read more

Impact of Thyroid on Fertility

Dr.Sophia

Functions of the Thyroid gland:The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland situated in front of the neck which produces thyr ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Thyroid dosage

340 Views
When my thyroid was detected it was 8.3 and i was suggested to take 50mg... After 2months when again I go ...Read More

HYPOTHYROIDISM IN PREGNANCY

300 Views
I have been diagnosed hypothyroidism in my pregnancy with TSH level 10.75. After that my doctor prescribe ...Read More

Thyroid during pregnancy

271 Views
Hi...i got hypothyroid during pregnancy.am under 12.5mg dosage till my 8th month because of tsh level 2.4 ...Read More

Thyroid post delivery

220 Views
I had hypothyroidism during pregnancy and was taking thyronorm. After delivery I stopped taking Tablets. ...Read More

How can I reduce my thyroid dosage?

178 Views
Hi how can I reduce my thyroid dosage, I am 33 years old female already on 150mcg of thyroid medication, ...Read More

Hypothyroidism turned hyperthyroidism

138 Views
Hello,I had hypothyroid of 11.5 TSH during my pregnancy and my gynecologist suggested me to take 100 mcg ...Read More

Hypothyroidism

78 Views
Hi! I've hypothyroidism since a year. Was taking 12.5 Mcg at the start and then during pregnancy was give ...Read More

Dosage for thyroid

103 Views
Hello! Could anyone please guide on the dosage for thyroid medicine as per this report (attached)? Thanks

Thyroid problem

19 Views
I have a hypothyroidism problem and ANTI TPO AB,ANTI TG are positive It was diagnosed in my 4 th month ...Read More

Thyroid, hypothyroidism

41 Views
I have thyroid since 5yrs, i am on thyronorm medication till now... But I am in my second trimester of pr ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.