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High tsh 5.75
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We are planning to conceive. My wife tsh is 5.75 ans she is taking thyrox 12.5 mcg per day. Do we need to increase thyrox dosage to get tsh down to normal level. Please reply
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Dr. Nupur Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Fatehpur
Take 25 mcg to correct this valie of tsh
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes dose needs to be increased
Tsh whn planning pregnancy should be less than 2.5
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
You need a higher dose. Level should be below 2.5 if planning for baby ..
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