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2021-06-14 14:12:56
Hi, i am currently 6weeks pregnant. I have got my tsh test reports today. It has come 3.45. Currently i am taking 75mg eltroxin. So shall I continue with the same dosage or it should be altered?
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If 3.45 level is after taking 75 thyronorm then you need to increase the dose as cut off for tsh is 2.5

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First trimester TSH should be between 0.1 - 2.5. 2nd trimester TSH should be between 0.2-3 3rd trimester TSH should be between 0.3-3.
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Increase the dose of Eltroxin to 100 mcg OD empty stomach . Repeat TSH, T4, T3 After 6 weeks .

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