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Elevated TSH level in pregnancy
My TSH level in 1st trimester was 2.5. Now I am into 24 weeks (2nd trimester) of my pregnancy and it's 4.17. Doctor has suggested me 12.5 mcg as of now. Is this dose enough to get down my TSH levels ?
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Start taking in empty stomach
12.5 is right dose
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Repeat tsh after 45 days
Maintain tsh less than 3 till term
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