Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Can Thyronorm Be Taken During Pregnancy?
Question: I have just tested positive for pregnancy and in my regular blood test it appears that my TSH is 6.2. I have been advised to take thyronorm 50 mcg every morning.Can this harm my pregnancy
Brief Answer:
Thyronorm is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. TSH of 6.2 is quite high for pregnancy and makes you hypothyroid. Thyronorm 50 mcg is the correct treatment and you should take it regularly in pregnancy to keep the TSH levels within normal limits( less than 3.5 in pregnancy).Deranged TSH levels can affect the fetus adversely.
Thyronorm or levothyroxine is completely safe for the fetus as well as for the mother.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
Thyronorm is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. TSH of 6.2 is quite high for pregnancy and makes you hypothyroid. Thyronorm 50 mcg is the correct treatment and you should take it regularly in pregnancy to keep the TSH levels within normal limits( less than 3.5 in pregnancy).Deranged TSH levels can affect the fetus adversely.
Thyronorm or levothyroxine is completely safe for the fetus as well as for the mother.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
Answered : 5064 Questions
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
