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Early Pregnancy, Tests Showed High TSH Level. Should I Continue With The Pregnancy Or Opt For Abortion?

I am 36 year old and 2 month pregnant. My TSH level is 25.80 and have to test T3 and T4 in next 2 days. If rest of the test comes normal than what should i do? Should i continue the pregnancy or abort because I heard that in first trimester if TSH level is so high than baby growth and brain not develop properly. So, I am very scare about baby future. If i give birth than he/she will be normal or have a low IQ. Kindly advise. Thanks in advance.
Wed, 17 Oct 2012
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Hi,
Though there are chances of hampering growth of brain of baby in hypothyroidism, there are equal chances for normal development also. If T3 & T4 levels are normal, chances of affecting brain growth are reduced (though not to zero). Whether to continue pregnancy or not, it depends on how easily/with difficulty you became pregnant. If you became pregnant very easily & don't want to take any chance, you can go for abortion. Equally, if you conceived with difficulty & are ready to take that extra risk to baby, you can continue pregnancy. Your physician will assist you in decision making.
Wish you good health.
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Early Pregnancy, Tests Showed High TSH Level. Should I Continue With The Pregnancy Or Opt For Abortion?

Hi, Though there are chances of hampering growth of brain of baby in hypothyroidism, there are equal chances for normal development also. If T3 & T4 levels are normal, chances of affecting brain growth are reduced (though not to zero). Whether to continue pregnancy or not, it depends on how easily/with difficulty you became pregnant. If you became pregnant very easily & don t want to take any chance, you can go for abortion. Equally, if you conceived with difficulty & are ready to take that extra risk to baby, you can continue pregnancy. Your physician will assist you in decision making. Wish you good health.