What Do Mu Thyroid Test Reports Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 11 Apr 2015

Question: hello doctor,
i have been taking thyronorm 75MG from XXXXXXX 15th My T3-2.01 T4-16.4 TSH-0.13 .According to recent reports my T3-1.47 T4-13.2 TSH-0.04 Kindly tell me if i should continue with same medication or change.i am planning to go for ivf in the month of april .thank you

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Decrease the dose of thyronorm

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.

You are currently over replaced with thyronorm. When planning pregnany your TSH should be between 0.4 and 2.5. Your TSH is below that. You need to decrease the dose of thyronorm probably to 50 mcg after consulting your physician.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (16 hours later)

hello doctor i have been taking thyronorm 50mg from last 3 yrs yet my tsh levels are never normal and keep fluctuating,i have not consulted any doctor in last 2yrs.how many weeks once should i repeat the test,kindly guide .

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Once every 2-3 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome back.

Few tips if your TSH is fluctuating

1. Take the tablet in morning empty stomach.
2. Preferably take food / tea/coffee after 1 hour
3. Keep the tablet in sun protected area
4. Never miss a tablet, if you miss, take twice the dose next day morning
5. Avoid any other medications within 1 hour of thyronorm
6. Buy tablets from a good pharmacy- never as loose tablets.

Even after all these measures, if your TSH is fluctuating , consult an endocrinologist. Till control is achieved you should check TSH every 2-3 months. Then you can test it every 6-12 months.

Regards
Dr Ajish TP

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj