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Can The Current Thyroid Treatment Normalize Thyroid Level And Aid Conception?

Hello Doc, i am 27 yr old women and i ahve thyroide since 3yr , i am taking 100mcg thyronorm tablet every day & on sunday i take one & half as directed my doctore . 7 weeks back my TSH level was 49.36 micro IU/ml. can you please tell me when will it come to normal as i am trying fir a baby & not succeded in 3yr . now i am planing to go for IUI. please tell me can i go for it this or next month ?.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Thank you for using HCM!
I carefully read your concerns and i do understand your problem.
Hypothyroidism is a major cause of infertility. TSH 49 is very high and if i was your treating doctor i wouldn't recommend you to plan a pregnancy without confirming a normal TSH.
After changing the dose of levothyroxine it takes 6 weeks to stabilise the TSH level. Is you increased your dose 7 weeks ago, now you in time to check the TSH level.
For women who are planning a pregnancy TSH is recommended to be under 2.5.
High levels of TSH are a not only a cause of infertility, but also a major risk factor for the physical and mental development of the fetus. It is very important to start a pregnancy with normal thyroid hormone levels.
Hope i was helpful.

Kind regards,
Dr.M.Guni
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Can The Current Thyroid Treatment Normalize Thyroid Level And Aid Conception?

Thank you for using HCM! I carefully read your concerns and i do understand your problem. Hypothyroidism is a major cause of infertility. TSH 49 is very high and if i was your treating doctor i wouldn t recommend you to plan a pregnancy without confirming a normal TSH. After changing the dose of levothyroxine it takes 6 weeks to stabilise the TSH level. Is you increased your dose 7 weeks ago, now you in time to check the TSH level. For women who are planning a pregnancy TSH is recommended to be under 2.5. High levels of TSH are a not only a cause of infertility, but also a major risk factor for the physical and mental development of the fetus. It is very important to start a pregnancy with normal thyroid hormone levels. Hope i was helpful. Kind regards, Dr.M.Guni