Is It Safe To Take Thyroid Medication During Pregnancy?
Hi, I am 23 weeks pregnant and have had TSH levels of 2.99, in the 3 range, and now its at 4. I went to an endocrinologist when my TSH level was 2.99 and he decided not to put me on medication. My obgyn has referred me back to the endocrinologist. Should I insist on being put on medication to control thyroid? What risk has my baby been exposed to since I am not being medicated?
We advise women to maintain thyroid levels below 3, after 13 weeks till delivery. For this thyroid supplements can be taken which are absolutely safe. Low thyroid (high TSH) can cause low birth weight, pre-eclampsia, delayed developmental mile stones and increased complications during labour and delivery.
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Is It Safe To Take Thyroid Medication During Pregnancy?
Hi, We advise women to maintain thyroid levels below 3, after 13 weeks till delivery. For this thyroid supplements can be taken which are absolutely safe. Low thyroid (high TSH) can cause low birth weight, pre-eclampsia, delayed developmental mile stones and increased complications during labour and delivery. Hope this helps. Regards.