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Is Medical Abortion Safe While Treating Hypothyroidism?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Question: Hello I have hypothyroid for a long time now, I'm 8 weeeks pregnant and just started taking synthroyd 50 I want to terminate the pregnancy because I having palpations and tremors. I feel very tired. Is it safe to have a medical abortion or surgical. I also get palpations with local anesthesia.

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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Thyroid blood profile.

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern. You did mention about starting Synthroid recently. What was your TSH levels prior to that ?. We need to find out why you have palpitations and tremors. It is unlikely to be due to pregnancy and I suspect it is related to Synthroid. Your thyroid blood works will help us to decide further.
Regarding abortion, at this gestational age, medical abortion is possible, but you need to see a gynecologist in person to discuss about it. Because, only after examination they can decide regarding medical or surgical abortion.

Could you elaborate a bit on your past medical history if any?

Regards
Binu
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Is Medical Abortion Safe While Treating Hypothyroidism?

Brief Answer: Thyroid blood profile. Detailed Answer: Good day, Noted your concern. You did mention about starting Synthroid recently. What was your TSH levels prior to that ?. We need to find out why you have palpitations and tremors. It is unlikely to be due to pregnancy and I suspect it is related to Synthroid. Your thyroid blood works will help us to decide further. Regarding abortion, at this gestational age, medical abortion is possible, but you need to see a gynecologist in person to discuss about it. Because, only after examination they can decide regarding medical or surgical abortion. Could you elaborate a bit on your past medical history if any? Regards Binu