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Hi I am in in 21st week of pregnancy. I did not have any health complaints as of now. But in my latest blood reports we have seen that my TSH levels have come high. My doctor said that sometimes in pregnancy females develop Hypothyroidism. I want to know is there any risk if my TSH levels is high during pregnancy? will it harm my child?

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High TSH means low thyroid which can affect the baby mother and the delivery process so it has to be treated ...  Read More

Good morning doctor..i am 6week pregnant.i am taking 75mcg of thyroid tablet since before pregnancy as i am having hypothyroid. yesterday i took thyroid test. The result is t3(total)126.70 ng/dl and t4(total)10.06microgrm/dl, but tsh level is high having 4.99uIU/ml. so i called my gyno as she asked me to increase the dosage.now am taking 100 mcg..

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I am 7 week and 4 days pregnant ..my thyroid TSH level is 16.7..cardiac activity and everything other thing is normal..will my high TSH affect my baby I am regularly taking thyronorm 50 mg

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Ur thyronorm dosage should be increase. In pregnancy the TSH value should be less than 2.5 ...  Read More

My TSH was 6 before 2month I was asked to take thyromnorm 37.5mcg ..but now I'm 3week pregnant and gaenacologist prescribed Ovutrig 5000 HP HCG injection till first ultrasound..and BioMorn Folic acid, Oppogest 200 SR to put inside vagina and Tab Duphaston ,Adilan ... after Ovutrig 5000 HP HCG injection... Next morning 6am blood test has been done f

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You have to discuss with the endocrinologist, Pregnancy is a state of demand so it is likely to have increased, so not to worry ,however repeat TSH after your ultrasound , All the best. ...  Read More

Hello , My TSH level is 3.570 and beta hcg test results is 756.(3-4 week pregnant) I had a miscarriage earlier , is this again dangerous or it can be cured this time?I am already taking thyronorm 62.5 and folic acid. What are the chances of successful pregnancy?

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Your TSH level is normal. You should continue with 62.5 mcg Thyronorm and do TSH after one month. You should consult with your Gynaecologist regarding the history of previous abortion. ...  Read More

I am pregnant and its my 11th week..during 9 th week i chekd my tsh level..it is 6.44..i started the pils just now...my baby wil hav any problems relating to its brain dvlopment?

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Hello Ma'am. There is no need to take Eltroxin/Thronorm as being Diagnosed as a case of Hypothyroidism. Elevated TSH level in pregnancy is quite often normal. Please don't take unnecessarily those pi ...  Read More

My tsh level is 6.21.im in 14th week of pregnancy. Is the level high. Does it effect my baby in any way?

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Send me report and chat me on consult ...  Read More

My wife tsh level is 8.16 but t4 and t3 are nirmal abd she is in first trimester of pregnancy. What are reason for high tsh.

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Hypothyroidism ...  Read More

TSH level high reported in women What is the reason? Any other test needed?

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High TSH indicates hypothyroidism.. you can test for free T3 and T4 and anti thyroid antibodies.. USG neck also should be done if there is any tenderness and swelling in the neck.. ...  Read More

My TSH level is 8 in the fourth week of my pregnancy. I am unable to understand what to do.. kindly guide

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It's high for pregnancy. Consult endocrinologist for treatment please. ...  Read More

I am 12 weeks pregnant and my tsh level is 5.8...which is not good. I am taking thyroxin empty stomach 75mcg earlier it was 50mcg after going through report doctor suggested me to take 75 mcg... My concern is that I want to take Thyropace medicine as a supplement. Is it safe to have it during pregnancy. I have had this medicine earlier nd it was go

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How much thyroxine are you taking . Is it 75 or 50. Secondly were you taking this medicine prior to pregnancy or started now. In fact 5.8 is not a level to start with but it will be advised to follow ...  Read More

My baby crp level is high two time in 9 month of age,first 1.5 month and second 9 month I want to know the reason behind this

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Many reasons . background history is necessary to know why it was done in the first place ...  Read More

I recently did a routine blood test and my TSH level came out to be 8.08. This is the first time it has been detected as high. I am a bit worried. Should I also get my T3 and T4 levels checked? Do I need to start or adjust any medication? Please guide me on what to do next. Thank you.

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U have Hypothyroidism. Without complete case taking its not possible to suggest u medicine. So plz consult with Homoeopathic doctor ...  Read More

TSH level 0.18 uIU/mL during 35th week of pregnancy. Is this normal? Anything I need to worry on this value?

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No not at all but then u should repeat it after 1 month of delivery ...  Read More

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

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He has indirect biruubin high means having red cells broken down . It’s called haemolytic anemia. His LDL is high so he will need B12 and medicine for lowering lipids. Contact a physician ...  Read More

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

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Video consult with me. He need to start few medicines. ...  Read More

Pcos issue with high prolactin..taking metformin and cabergoline.. Tsh levels have been between 4-5 since last year every time prolactin increases tsh is around 5..do i need levothyroxine is it thyroid causing prolactin to increase? TSH-5.1,prolactin-65ng TSH-5,prolactin-82ng Stopping cabergoline causing prolactin to increase so is this a thyroid i

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You need Thyroid hormone. ...  Read More

I am 6th week 4 days my tsh is 6.064 but t3 and T4 are in range. Already had to miscarriage please guide . Already in touch with my gynaecologist but still need to know more

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U need to take medication ...  Read More

My husband has diagnosed with jaundice levels are 4.23 and he has high hemaglobin levels which specialist we should consult hemaglobin levels are 22.3 is it dangerous

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Immediate consultation required ...  Read More

Hi I delivered baby 2 month before. From past 6 months my thyroid t3 value always high, But TSH T4 is within the normal. Taking 100 mg thyronom medicine. What's the reason? Can anyone please tell me? T3 (Total Triiodothyronine) 268 ng/dL Range value - 84.6-201.8 T4 (Total Thyroxine) 12.4 Range value µg/dL 5.1-14.1 TSH (Thy

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Because of your thyroxine tablet ...  Read More

I woke up with blocked nose and mild through pain(only uncomfortable when swallowing) and also the temperature was 99 and reached till 101.9. As I have prebooked full body check up for today and got the above mentioned symptoms. I went through giving sample for blood test. The results show that TSH is 6 where as T3,T4 are within the limits. Also ES

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TSH does not increase due to fever. ...  Read More

Have extremely high TSH level but under control T3 & T4and have been advised to start Thyronorm 75 mcg. Is this the correct dosage for such a high level of TSH ?

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It's a case of subclinical hypothyroidism. Most important are symptoms. Then we need to get free t3 t4 TSH. And anti TPO antibodies to know if that requires life long treatment. I hope you are not ...  Read More

Since 2023, my thyroid report is not. I am avoid medicine and following healthy lifestyle but it not stable. My TSH report. July 2023 : 12.82 Feb 2024 : 32.90 June 2024 : 19.77 June 2025 : 14.80 Aug 2025 : 33.08 Is this Hyperthyroidism ? What should i follow Ayurvedic medicine or any other which can fix this

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Hypothyroidism ...  Read More

2 months back wife has taken lipid profile test and found that high cholesterol level, and didn't take any medication till now , kindly check the report and suggest is the cholesterol level are high ??and medication to reduce the same . Age 31 and weight 90kg

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

Can eating of excess cumin seeds cause high level of prolactin..I am eating 70gm cumin per day..my prolactin level is 275..I am not pregnant.. Eating cumin seeds is reason for it??

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No. Consuilt an endocrinologist ...  Read More

My son has fever since Sunday morning and his SGOT levels are high (76 U/L) What does this mean. Is this alarming

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In viral fevers - Due to muscle pain it will b high . Other than liver issue ...  Read More

Hello, I got my TSH test done where it came 7.49. Since pregnancy I am on medication of thyronorm 25mg. Do I need to increase my dosage? Currently I am 3 months postpartum.

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U r in maintainse dose, not effective as your tsh is above 5. U need to increase the dose to 66 or 70mcg. Already answered in first round. ...  Read More

Having 24 level of tsh , t4 is 5.04 and ear is 56. Please suggest how to control and what how much thyronorm is advisable

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You need to start with 25 but consult online or nearest physician ...  Read More

I had given blood test for thyroid and it comes that TSH level 12 and right now currently I m taking 50Mg thyronorm tablet .. even my vit D comes 16 and B12 comes 196 .. currently weight 85 which i m reducing ... even my uric acid comes 7.1 and chloride comes 109 .. What to do next i m soo much afraid

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Dose is not appropriate. You need at least 100mcg thyroxine.. You don't take calcium with thyroxine, which is wrong as thyroxine is calcium depleting agent. Shalcal 500 one at night. Lu ...  Read More

I have not got periods from 3 months, and I feel lazy ...poor metabolism...I have thyroid and taking medicine 100 mg but my tsh levels were high in recent report...6.5 something..I have no more health issues as such..what should I do and what can be the causes

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