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What Causes Difficulty In Conceiving When Diagnosed With Hyperthyroidism?
Question: Hello doctor, I am married and my age is 26. for the last three to four months I and my husband are planning for a baby. But a month ago I have been diagnosed with hyperthyroid. My TSH level is 23.6 and my doctor suggests me to take Thronorm 150 mcg. I am trying for a baby. Is there any hope for me to get pregnant? Please suggest me something doctor.
Brief Answer:
Fair chances of conception
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You are suffering from hypothyroidism, in which there is underactivity of the thyroid gland.
This is one of the causes of difficulty in conceiving.
Once the TSH levels normalize after taking the medications, there are good chances of conception.
So, you should not worry and start medications as advised.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Fair chances of conception
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You are suffering from hypothyroidism, in which there is underactivity of the thyroid gland.
This is one of the causes of difficulty in conceiving.
Once the TSH levels normalize after taking the medications, there are good chances of conception.
So, you should not worry and start medications as advised.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for replying doctor. But I would like to know what level of TSH, can I conceive and there is one more issue I would like to discuss is my ovulation period. I can not exactly determine the ovulation period and I think this is another reason of failure in my attempt. Please reply.
Brief Answer:
Follicular study
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
A TSH level less than3.5 is considered optimum for conception.
Exact ovulation period can be predicted by follicular study by ultrasound.
In each cycle, the ovulation usually occurs at around same time, unless your periods are irregular.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Follicular study
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
A TSH level less than3.5 is considered optimum for conception.
Exact ovulation period can be predicted by follicular study by ultrasound.
In each cycle, the ovulation usually occurs at around same time, unless your periods are irregular.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there any particular TSH level for men. My husband has 2.2 TSH level. is it normal?
Brief Answer:
Its normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, his TSH levels are normal.
The TSH levels should be less than5.0.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Its normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, his TSH levels are normal.
The TSH levels should be less than5.0.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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