HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Medication For Hypothyroidism After Childbirth

default
Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: Hi,
This is XXXXXXX aged 28yrs. i have been diagnoised with Hypothyroidism in 211. since then i have been using thyronorm medicine88 mcg. as of now i am using 100 mcg. as i checked my thyroid now it shows 22.14. can you suggest me the correct medicine. i delivered a baby boy in 2014 july so for the past 8 months i havent taken the medicine as thyroid was under control during my pregnancy. can you let me know what edicine i should be using now
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Restart on thyronorm

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.

From your question it is not clear whether you are on thyronorm 100 mcg now or off the medicine after your delivery.

Your TSH is high. So if you were on thyronorm 100 mcg regularly at least for past 6 weeks, you need to increase the dose to 125 mcg. If you are not on any medication now, restart thyronorm at 88 mcg.

Recheck TSH after 6 weeks.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ajish TP

Endocrinologist

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 819 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Suggest Medication For Hypothyroidism After Childbirth

Brief Answer: Restart on thyronorm Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns. From your question it is not clear whether you are on thyronorm 100 mcg now or off the medicine after your delivery. Your TSH is high. So if you were on thyronorm 100 mcg regularly at least for past 6 weeks, you need to increase the dose to 125 mcg. If you are not on any medication now, restart thyronorm at 88 mcg. Recheck TSH after 6 weeks. Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you Regards, Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM] Consultant Endocrinologist