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What Are The Risks Of Carrying A Baby Inspite Of Having Thyroid?

Hi,
I am a pregnant woman carrying four months baby, me having Thyroid problem, reports says that the TSH level is 6.5. How much their is a chance of abnormal child birth or any risks involved due to this excess of TSH.
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kiranmai..

Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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hi Tsh levels in 2 trimester should be 3 or less but yours is high. you can start with tab thyronorm 50 mcg in the morning daily and get a repeat Tsh after 6 weeks. at this Tsh level it doesn't pose any developmental risk to the baby. all the best take care.
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What Are The Risks Of Carrying A Baby Inspite Of Having Thyroid?

hi Tsh levels in 2 trimester should be 3 or less but yours is high. you can start with tab thyronorm 50 mcg in the morning daily and get a repeat Tsh after 6 weeks. at this Tsh level it doesn t pose any developmental risk to the baby. all the best take care.