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Does Thyroid Dysfunction Affect Pregnancy?
I have thyroid problem i take my medicin every day on time synthroid 100 MCG TAB .and beside that i take mega food thyroid strength one tab one time every other day ,iam pregnant now is that effect on my live in the future the doctor said i have to use my medicin all my live
Fri, 28 Aug 2015
Hello,
Thyroid insufficiency, if uncorrected, can lead to preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies and abortions sometimes. If it is corrected by hormone supplement as you have been taking, there is no adverse effect on pregnancy. The dosage of the supplement will be raised periodically throughout pregnancy as the demand for the hormone increases with advancing pregnancy. The dosage can be reduced after delivery with monitoring of blood levels of TSH, but the medication needs to be continued lifelong. Hope this helps.
Thyroid insufficiency, if uncorrected, can lead to preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies and abortions sometimes. If it is corrected by hormone supplement as you have been taking, there is no adverse effect on pregnancy. The dosage of the supplement will be raised periodically throughout pregnancy as the demand for the hormone increases with advancing pregnancy. The dosage can be reduced after delivery with monitoring of blood levels of TSH, but the medication needs to be continued lifelong. Hope this helps.
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