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Thyroid in Pregnancy
My TSH was detected high in September,15. I was advised by the doctor to start thyronorm 50mcg and in Jan the dosage was reduced to 37.5 mcg. In Feb my TSH was 1.7. I conceived in Jan andwhen I checked my TSH in March it was 10.7. I had increased dose to 75mcg. Current TSH is 4.4 and T4 is 13.9. Please suggest what to do. I am currently 15 weeks pregnant
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Dr. Nikhil Prabhu
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Keep your TSH below 2.5 .
You can check TSH 6 weeks after last test.
If it is more than 2.5 consult any diabetologist or endocrinologist for increasing levothyroxine dose.
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello...,you have to take medications Even during pregnancy .. Because Hypothyroidism in pregnancy can affect fetal mental growth . you need frequent visits to gynaecologist . iodine is very important of production of T3 and T4 and for growth and development of brain..
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