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Should I Continue Thyronorm After Child Birth Despite Normal Thyroid Levels?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2014

Question: Dear doctor,

I have a 14 month baby. During my first trimester, TFT test showed TSH as around 5, so doctor started 25mcg thyronorm for me, which continued for the whole pregnancy and feeding period with regular TFT tests. Now, feeding is over since around a month, and TFT test 2 days back showed TSH as 2.7, T3 as 2.83 and T4 as 1.18 which I feel is normal. Can I try stopping the thyronorm for a few weeks and re-doing the test to see if it affects my thyroid levels? Till when do I need to continue taking thyronorm? I basically am looking forward to stop this medication if possible.

Thanks,
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Stop the medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) TSH of 5 is not very high and medicines are not really necessary.

2) You can safely stop the thyroid medicines now and retest after one and half months.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

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

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)

Dear Dr. XXXXXXX
Thanks for your reply!
Once I stop this medicine, and re-test after 1.5 months, uptil what value of TSH is ok to have without having to re-start taking thyronorm.

XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
5

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no need to take medicines till 5. Only if value is above 5, you can start medicine. Otherwise no need.

Regards

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