Hi XXXXXXX

Welcome to XXXXXXX Forum

You seem to be very anxious when you were posting this query.
Relax! I have gone through the results of your thyroid profile. All the hormones are within the normal limits except for T3, which is marginally raised. According to the physiology of the thyroid hormones, T3 (Tri-iodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine) present in the blood are in the free form which is regulated by the TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone).

In the blood T4 forms the major component, approximately around 80% while T3 is around 20%. Even though T3 is present in less quantity, it is more active than T4 and is the final form of the hormone. Whenever the levels of T3 and T4 are depleted in the blood the TSH automatically stimulates the release of T3 and T4 through various biochemical processes and thus maintain the hormonal balance. Accordingly, the most reliable indicator of the derangement of the thyroid hormones is TSH.

In your blood report, even though T3 levels are marginally raised the TSH levels are still within the normal limits. And hence, there is no need for you to worry about this report as the increased T3 levels are not very significant.

Secondly, the multinodular goiter can be of two types one is toxic and another the non-toxic. As the TSH levels are normal, and you do not have any symptoms of hyperthyroidism, this finding can be of non-toxic in nature. These findings are absolutely not contraindications for you to plan for your pregnancy. Before you plan for your pregnancy discuss with your gynecologist regarding the past medications.

Finally, as you have almost recovered from your anxiety related issues, you can definitely expect for your libido to be back gradually. I would suggest you not to go for over the counter medicines to increase the libido as most of them do not work and will leave you much more depressed. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables; keep your mind relaxed. Always remember! Relaxed mind is the secret of the healthy life and a great libido.

Hope I have answered your queries; I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Wish you Good Health.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar

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Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for follow upi,

Calcifications in the thyroid gland mean deposition of the mineral calcium in the soft tissues of the thyroid gland. The microscopic structure of the thyroid gland can be compared to that of a honeycomb. It contains number of follicles with a semisolid substance called colloid. When there is accumulation of the mineral calcium in the soft tissue of the thyroid gland the colloid material is replaced by the dense deposits of this mineral.

Your ultrasound report mentioned that there are few fluid filled sacs in your thyroid gland along with some sacs containing the calcium deposits. While the dimensions of the thyroid gland mentioned is almost normal.

Thyroid uptake scan (Radioactive Iodine Uptake Scan) is an investigative procedure where in a radioactive iodine is administered orally and the uptake of this iodine by the thyroid is recorded after a gap of 6 hours and 24 hours. This test is done to find out whether it is an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or not and to plan for the treatment of the same.

After learning about the new proceedings, I feel we should keep our fingers crossed. The calcifications and the thyroid nodules are not a good sign. You need to wait for rest of the investigations to be completed. Only when all the investigations are completed we can come to a conclusion.

Regarding pregnancy, I am of the opinion that, it is better to wait till all the investigations are over and then decide over it.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar

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Hi XXXXXXX

Welcome back,

There is a small confusion over here, the doctor has mentioned in his report that:
1.     There are multiple bilateral heterogenous nodules and cysts, some containing coarse calcifications.
2.     No micro calcifications are visualized
Here in the first part he mentions that there are coarse calcifications and later on he says there are no micro calcifications visualized. I do not know what he means by this; hence I did not want to comment about this part of the report.

Generally thyroid gland with calcifications and multinodular goiter are prone for cancer. But in your case, the report was contradicting one another. Therefore I did not make any comments pertaining to this and mentioned that, we need to wait and watch till all the investigations are over.

Regarding biopsy, I do not know whether your Endo was referring to Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) or Open Biopsy. FNAB can be done under ultrasound guidance also. In this procedure, a small needle is inserted through the skin into the thyroid and whatever they aspirate from that tissue will be sent for pathological examination. FNAB might be difficult if nodules that need to be studied are small

I can understand you are very anxious to have another child. Wait till all the investigations are over rather than being apprehensive. I feel, your Endo was not commenting much about this, as the present reports are inconclusive. And that must have been the reason why he opted for further investigations.

Wish you good luck and health

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar

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