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What Causes False Pregnancy Test Result While Treating Hypothyroidism?

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Posted on Fri, 8 Dec 2017
Question: I have hypothyroid and take eltroxin on daily basis. Can that give me a false positive pregnancy test?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Unlikely

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. A false positive pregnancy test result is unlikely and has no association with your hypothyroidism or your eltroxin intake. However, you can feel free to get it rechecked.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Thank you sir. Actually i had tested my thyroid 10 days ago and the the level came as 12. So the doctor i visited had increased my eltroxin dose from 50mcg to 100.
I had tested today for pregnancy and got positive result. Its been only 30 days since my last menstrual cycle. Not sure if that is early to check. That's why i wanted to know if it is a false positive?
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Your doctor has done the right thing

Detailed Answer:
Your doctor has done the right thing.
The positive results can show up early as in this case. That does not mean that it is false positive.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (30 minutes later)
Thanks a lot Sir.
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Let me know if I could be of any further assistance if you ever have a health related query in the future.
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
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What Causes False Pregnancy Test Result While Treating Hypothyroidism?

Brief Answer: Unlikely Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. A false positive pregnancy test result is unlikely and has no association with your hypothyroidism or your eltroxin intake. However, you can feel free to get it rechecked. Let me know if I could help further. Regards