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Is Pregnancy Possible When Suffering From Thyroid Dysfunction?
Question: Hi,
Please review the Thyriod report that I have attached.
My details:
Age : 29 years
Medical conditions: Thryiod which was developed in 3rd month of pregnancy
Current medication: Thyroxine medicine - 100mcg - one medicine per day
Weight - Around 78kgs not sure of exact weight
Please review my medical condition as per reports and confirm if i can go ahead with the second baby planning or not. If the thyroid condition is not permissible, Let me know what i should do in order to take care of my health.
Please review the Thyriod report that I have attached.
My details:
Age : 29 years
Medical conditions: Thryiod which was developed in 3rd month of pregnancy
Current medication: Thyroxine medicine - 100mcg - one medicine per day
Weight - Around 78kgs not sure of exact weight
Please review my medical condition as per reports and confirm if i can go ahead with the second baby planning or not. If the thyroid condition is not permissible, Let me know what i should do in order to take care of my health.
Brief Answer:
TSH is elevated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through your thyroid report.
T3 : within normal limits.
T4 : within normal limits.
Your TSH is elevated.
You have mentioned recently your doctor is increased dosage of Thyronorm to 100 mcg. I suggest you continue same dosage of medication and then repeat the test after 2 months. Before planning it is better the TSH level to be within normal limits.
I would like to know about your menstrual cycles regular or irregular?
As you mentioned you are over weight I suggest you reduce weight which will help in regularising menstrual cycles and helpful in conceiving.
Reduce weight by doing physical exercises and maintain diet.
Eat healthy food like fruits, vegetables and high fibre contains food.
Eat small meals more times. Avoid spicy, oily, fried food.
Avoid cabbage, cauliflower.
Once your TSH is within normal limits then you can plan for a baby.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
TSH is elevated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through your thyroid report.
T3 : within normal limits.
T4 : within normal limits.
Your TSH is elevated.
You have mentioned recently your doctor is increased dosage of Thyronorm to 100 mcg. I suggest you continue same dosage of medication and then repeat the test after 2 months. Before planning it is better the TSH level to be within normal limits.
I would like to know about your menstrual cycles regular or irregular?
As you mentioned you are over weight I suggest you reduce weight which will help in regularising menstrual cycles and helpful in conceiving.
Reduce weight by doing physical exercises and maintain diet.
Eat healthy food like fruits, vegetables and high fibre contains food.
Eat small meals more times. Avoid spicy, oily, fried food.
Avoid cabbage, cauliflower.
Once your TSH is within normal limits then you can plan for a baby.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Hi Doctor,
How are you? Thanks for the reply.
My menstrual period is very much regular and it has been regular from many years and it was never effected because of Thyroid.
What is the normal level of TSH? And If I regularly follow exercise and diet plan that you have suggested, Will i be able to reduce the TSH level. And Considering my age, would you tell me how much I should reduce in order to manage healthy through out the pregnancy time.
How are you? Thanks for the reply.
My menstrual period is very much regular and it has been regular from many years and it was never effected because of Thyroid.
What is the normal level of TSH? And If I regularly follow exercise and diet plan that you have suggested, Will i be able to reduce the TSH level. And Considering my age, would you tell me how much I should reduce in order to manage healthy through out the pregnancy time.
Brief Answer:
Yes,you will able to reduce TSH.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your information.
It is good to hear that your menstrual cycle has been regular in the presence of thyroid. You can plan for baby once thyroid level become within normal limits.
Normal TSH is 0.4 - 4.0 mlU/L.
Yes ,If you follows regular exercise, diet plans and manage stress along with medication then definitely you will able to reduce weight and the TSH level as well. You should maintain TSH level < 3 during pregnancy.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Yes,you will able to reduce TSH.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your information.
It is good to hear that your menstrual cycle has been regular in the presence of thyroid. You can plan for baby once thyroid level become within normal limits.
Normal TSH is 0.4 - 4.0 mlU/L.
Yes ,If you follows regular exercise, diet plans and manage stress along with medication then definitely you will able to reduce weight and the TSH level as well. You should maintain TSH level < 3 during pregnancy.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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