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Is TSH Of 150 Normal?
Brief Answer:
About levothyroxine treatment:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
The TSH 150 is very high and 75 mcg should be low to correct it.
Anyway the dose is individual, i would suggest to restart the prior dose ( the dose you had when TSH was 1.5 ) and check TSH level after 6 weeks. If it persists high, consult a physician to adjust the dose.
I would suggest also to take levothyroxine regularly ( every morning with empty stomach and not to eat for 30 min after) and not interrupt the treatment.
it is a long life therapy.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
About levothyroxine treatment:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
The TSH 150 is very high and 75 mcg should be low to correct it.
Anyway the dose is individual, i would suggest to restart the prior dose ( the dose you had when TSH was 1.5 ) and check TSH level after 6 weeks. If it persists high, consult a physician to adjust the dose.
I would suggest also to take levothyroxine regularly ( every morning with empty stomach and not to eat for 30 min after) and not interrupt the treatment.
it is a long life therapy.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thanks for your reply doc. It means I can start taking 100 mg for 6 weeks then after I will check it. One more question I want to know that if I am planning for my family so is this increased TSH level going u affect??
Brief Answer:
About hypothyroidism treatment;
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
Yes, I think 100 mcg may be an appropriate dose for your age. It needs at least 6 weeks treatment to correct TSH level.
Low thyroid hormone levels ( or high TSH) can cause poor semen quality, poor testicular function and is of course suggested to have normal TSH before planing a pregnancy.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
About hypothyroidism treatment;
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
Yes, I think 100 mcg may be an appropriate dose for your age. It needs at least 6 weeks treatment to correct TSH level.
Low thyroid hormone levels ( or high TSH) can cause poor semen quality, poor testicular function and is of course suggested to have normal TSH before planing a pregnancy.
Wish you good health.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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