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Is High TSH Level Harmful While Going For IVF?
Hi Doc , I am planning for a IVF preganancy, my TSH is 18 uIU/ml. What are the consequences of this. Should I go for IVF or wait for TSH to be controlled with medication. My age is 33 years. The IVF specialist has prescribed me Eltroxin 50mcg. Do I need to consult and Endocrinologist. Thanks - Prerna
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
Hi prerna,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic .
Normal tsh should be between 0.5 to 5 micIU/ml. Yours is on higher side.
You need to wait till your thyroid profile comes to normal range. Because if tsh is high it will affect implantation of embryo by inhibiting normal endometrium growth.
Also if you conceive chances of baby getting hypothroidism is more. So its always adviced to control thyroid levels and plan for pregnancy.
Ya its better if it is possible for you to consult an endocrinologist.
Hope I have been helpful .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
Welcome to HealthcareMagic .
Normal tsh should be between 0.5 to 5 micIU/ml. Yours is on higher side.
You need to wait till your thyroid profile comes to normal range. Because if tsh is high it will affect implantation of embryo by inhibiting normal endometrium growth.
Also if you conceive chances of baby getting hypothroidism is more. So its always adviced to control thyroid levels and plan for pregnancy.
Ya its better if it is possible for you to consult an endocrinologist.
Hope I have been helpful .
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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