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How Can TSH Levels Be Kept Under Control?

Hello doctor..I have completed 5 months of journey as a mom.my question is I have thyroid problem during pregnancy ..i used thyroxin 12.5mg.after delivery TSH levels have increased and my doctor suggested me to increase dose to 25mg..my weight also increased.. recently I have tested my TSH levels which are under control.my gync told me to continue the same drug..I'm feeding my baby..how long should I continue the medicine..is there any effect on my child..please suggest me how to control TSH levels without medicine and to reduce weight.thank you doctor
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Madam I understand your concern for your health condition. Madam yes Thyroxine will get excreted in breast milk but the amount which gets excreted is too small in quantity that it is very unlikely to cause any harm to your baby. Now second thing, i feel if your TSH levels are within normal range with 25mcg Thyroxine then you should not stop it or reduce it. I would suggest you to check your Thyroid hormone levels atleast 3 monthly for now as during breastfeeding also it will fluctuate. Also i would suggest you to consult your doctor regularly to adjust your Thyroxine dosage. I hope my answer will help you to clear your doubts.
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How Can TSH Levels Be Kept Under Control?

Madam I understand your concern for your health condition. Madam yes Thyroxine will get excreted in breast milk but the amount which gets excreted is too small in quantity that it is very unlikely to cause any harm to your baby. Now second thing, i feel if your TSH levels are within normal range with 25mcg Thyroxine then you should not stop it or reduce it. I would suggest you to check your Thyroid hormone levels atleast 3 monthly for now as during breastfeeding also it will fluctuate. Also i would suggest you to consult your doctor regularly to adjust your Thyroxine dosage. I hope my answer will help you to clear your doubts.