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Can I Take Thyronorm As I Am 30 Weeks Pregnant ?

Hi, I am 30 weeks pregnant , and my thyroid T4 is 0.84 ng/dl and TSH is 3.854. I also have heart disease- moderate mitral stenosis . My doctor has prescribed Thyronorm 25 mcg (Thyroxine Sodium). Shall I take this thyronorm?
Thu, 12 Jan 2012
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Thanks for the query
TSH of 3.8 is called sub clinical hypothyroidism which doesnt actually require treatment unless you have symptoms of hypothyroidism in which case treatment is valid.
However one should note that thyroid demands are higher during pregnancy. I suggest u go with the doctor
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Can I Take Thyronorm As I Am 30 Weeks Pregnant ?

Thanks for the query TSH of 3.8 is called sub clinical hypothyroidism which doesnt actually require treatment unless you have symptoms of hypothyroidism in which case treatment is valid. However one should note that thyroid demands are higher during pregnancy. I suggest u go with the doctor HAve a healthy living