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Does Thyroxine Sodium Affect Fertility?

Hello sir, This is XXXXX 32 year old female. married. Sir i have T3 111, T4 5.50 & TSH 55.99%, so i have thyroid problem my question is i am taking THYROXINE SODIUM TABLET IP 50mcg daily morning before having my breakfast. I want to know even i am having tablet is it possible to gain weight or this tablet may affect my pregnency after marriage??? Pls give me your kind advice.
Fri, 26 Jun 2015
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the Thyroxine and the fertility issue.

A good thyroid function is necessary for fertility, the ability to conceive and to maintain a pregnancy.
The efficacy of Thyroxine is monitored by periodic lab test TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) the normal value of which is 0.4 - 4 mIU/L.
The dosage of Thyroxine can be adjusted accordingly.
For optimum fertility, your TSH level should be between 1 - 2 mIU/L.

If your TSH level is well maintained, it is unlikely for you to gain the body weight and also the pregnancy.

Hope this answers your query.

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Does Thyroxine Sodium Affect Fertility?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the Thyroxine and the fertility issue. A good thyroid function is necessary for fertility, the ability to conceive and to maintain a pregnancy. The efficacy of Thyroxine is monitored by periodic lab test TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) the normal value of which is 0.4 - 4 mIU/L. The dosage of Thyroxine can be adjusted accordingly. For optimum fertility, your TSH level should be between 1 - 2 mIU/L. If your TSH level is well maintained, it is unlikely for you to gain the body weight and also the pregnancy. Hope this answers your query.