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Thyroxine and TSH both are high
I am having 8.5 weeks pregnancy and tested TSH profile. Thyroxine level is 12.5 and TSH level is 7.5. What does it mean?. I am having hypothyroid since 2017.Baby need thyroxine?
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Yes it needs little higher dosage
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Dr. Nikitha Murthy
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Thyroxine requirements change during pregnancy. Generally there is an increased requirement. Therefore you will have to increase your dose.
Baby will be ultimately benefited by it.
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