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Should I Continue Or Stop Taking It Thyronorm 25mcg For Three Months ?

Posted on Tue, 26 Nov 2024

Question: Hi, I was diagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism and I am trying to conceive. My TSH was 4.76 but my T3, T4 and antibody serum reports were normal. Doctor prescribed me Thyronorm 25mcg for three months since I want to get pregnant, if not he recommended not to start medicine since it is mildly elevated. I started medicines took 4 months. My Reports are normal. TSH is 1.97. Should I continue or stop taking it? please suggest.

Answered by Dr. LAKSHMI (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
CONTINUE TAKING THE MEDICATION

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query and understood your concern
The TSH level is normal after four months of taking thyronorm 25 mcg ,which means the thyroid level is maintained because of the medication .As you are trying to conceive I would recommend you to continue the medication and check your thyroid levels every 3 months.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. LAKSHMI (40 minutes later)

Do I have to take this medicine lifelong or is it because I want to get pregnant?

Answered by Dr. LAKSHMI (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
it is a life long treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi
So usually the thyroid treatment is a life long treatment unless in periodical blood test done every 3 months if the tsh level drops below the normal range ,you can stop the medication .If the tsh level is maintained with the medication then I would recommend you to continue the medication
Regards
Dr. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar