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Hypothyroidism in pregnacy.
Its my 1st trimester & tsh level is 4.15..
I am taking eltroxin 25 mcg ..is it sufficient..
No other relevant medical history..
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The cutoff for first trimester is 2.5 TSH so you have to increase the dose contact directly for prescription
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For pregnancy we take 3.5 as upper limit so definitely this is high. U urgently need to consult a gynaecologist for the pregnancy and hypothyroidism .
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Thyroxine requirements increase by around 40-50%during pregnancy and hence dose needs to be increased from prepregnancy levels.
The target TSH should be less than 2.5 in first trimester....
So you will need a small increment in your dose...
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avoid cabbage, cauliflower, sabudana .
eat health and exercise regularly as advised by your gynaecologist.
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Recheck tsh level to know if you taking adequate dose
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Dr. Sumeet Survase
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Osmanabad
consult for more discussion on ur problem and treatment chat privetly,
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