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Trying To Conceive, Hypothyroid. On Eltroxin Medication. Thyroid Test Done Showing TSH. Correct Dosage Of Medication?
Hi Doc, I am hypothyroid , 26.5 years old. In last thyroid test, my TSH came 4.06. I was already taking eltroxin 50mcg and 75mcg on alternate days. Now we are planning for a baby. So doctor has increased the eltroxin dosage to 75mcg daily. Is that the right dosage? What should be the ideal TSH levels for getting pregnant?
Mon, 16 Jul 2012
Hi,
eltroxin dose raised to 75 mcg is certainly right one. A woman may conceive even at high TSH levels, but it will affect normal milestone development of the child. But your TSH level is in normal range (0.34 - 4.25). It is advisable to further reduce TSH level to less than 2 miu/l (which will be possible through the raised dosage), at least by 12 th week of pregnancy.
Take care.
eltroxin dose raised to 75 mcg is certainly right one. A woman may conceive even at high TSH levels, but it will affect normal milestone development of the child. But your TSH level is in normal range (0.34 - 4.25). It is advisable to further reduce TSH level to less than 2 miu/l (which will be possible through the raised dosage), at least by 12 th week of pregnancy.
Take care.
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