Tsh level high

2016-12-06 06:04:16
Iam 10 weeks pregnant.Checked my TSH during 5th week and it was 3.5.So physician increased my thyronorm dosage to 50 mcg from 37.5 mcg.Yesterday i checked my tsh level and it was3.2.I have read in many articles that the tsh level during first trimester should be below 2.5.So is there anything to worry.should i increase my thyronorm dosage...
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The demand of thyroxine is greatly increased during pregnancy, and we usually increase the dose by 40 to 50 percent. So you can start 62.5 mcg. That would be enough.

Answered2016-12-06 11:22:18

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