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Does Treatment Of Hypothyroidism Completely Nullify The Chances Of Birth Defects?

I am 4.5 weeks pregnant and during my visit to the OBGYN, I got some blood tests done. The results showed that I have a high TSH (11.2). The OBGYN wants me to see an Internal medicine doc to get treated. I have read online that untreated hypothyroidism in a mom is harmful to the baby and may cause birth defects, cognitive disability etc. Does treatment of hypothyroidism completely nullify the chances of birth defects or do they still remain even with treatment?
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

Treatment of hypothyroidism before getting pregnant will definitely reduce the risk of anomaly in the child.
Definitely the risks related to brain development and soft tissue abnormalities will be eliminated.

But please bear in mind that there is still risk of developing anomalies due to other reasons like genetic problems. As it is applicable to general pregnant population.

I hope this answer helps you.
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Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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Does Treatment Of Hypothyroidism Completely Nullify The Chances Of Birth Defects?

Hi, Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar here. I welcome you to HCM VIRTUAL CLINIC. I have gone through your question, and I I think I have understood your concern. I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. Treatment of hypothyroidism before getting pregnant will definitely reduce the risk of anomaly in the child. Definitely the risks related to brain development and soft tissue abnormalities will be eliminated. But please bear in mind that there is still risk of developing anomalies due to other reasons like genetic problems. As it is applicable to general pregnant population. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar