Is there anything to worry if tsh levels are high pregnancy

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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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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist 45 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. R.Ravindranath

Diabetologist 45 yrs exp Chennai

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

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