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Thyroid - baby planning
My wife has Thyroid problem and the latest TSH level is 36.4uIU/ml. She is taking thyrocine from last 15 years. Till Jan she used to take 125 mcg but after March report doctor prescribed to lower down dose to 50 mcg, to make it ideal for conceive Below are the last 3 reports March 0.053 Apr 2.19 June 36.4 Based on the April's report we had started baby planning but June report really worried us. she already had missed abortion last year so we don't have want to take any chance now.I will consult doctor but meanwhile any advise would really helpful.  Do we need to wait until TSH is under control or OK to plan baby now. Thanks in advance for your valuable suggestions.
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Hi Based on investigations, i would recommend you to wait till thyroid levels are normal. Baby's neurological development is affected by low thyroid hormone. get a fresh tsh and consult any obstretician
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