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Can A TSH Level Of 8.89 Cause Complications In Pregnancy?

Hi, I have been diagnosed with Hypothyrodism via a TSH. My reading was 8.89. My doctor prescribed Thyronorm 75mcg for me. Wanted to know if this is correct since on the internet I saw there are a number of side effects for this.Also wanted to knwo if this will effect if I plan pregnancy now? Please advice.
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
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Hi,
If you are trying for pregnancy your Serum TSH should be For others upto 5milliunits / lt is normal.
Once started on medications , it will take some time for hormone levels to normalise. TSH levels should be rechecked after 1.5 mths. I advise you better wait till you get a normal level. Mostly your doctor will have to reduce the dose of Thyronorm. In the mean time try to reduce weight , will help in better control of hormones.
Don't worry about the side effects. That medicine is the hormone which your body needs & you will have have more problems without it.
Both high & low levels of thyroid can affect baby, so wait till it is normal. Check TSH after 1.5 mths of every dosage change , if normal repeat once in 6 mths- 1 yr. Once normal definitely go ahead with pregnancy.
All the best
Dr.Balakrishnan
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Can A TSH Level Of 8.89 Cause Complications In Pregnancy?

Hi, If you are trying for pregnancy your Serum TSH should be For others upto 5milliunits / lt is normal. Once started on medications , it will take some time for hormone levels to normalise. TSH levels should be rechecked after 1.5 mths. I advise you better wait till you get a normal level. Mostly your doctor will have to reduce the dose of Thyronorm. In the mean time try to reduce weight , will help in better control of hormones. Don t worry about the side effects. That medicine is the hormone which your body needs & you will have have more problems without it. Both high & low levels of thyroid can affect baby, so wait till it is normal. Check TSH after 1.5 mths of every dosage change , if normal repeat once in 6 mths- 1 yr. Once normal definitely go ahead with pregnancy. All the best Dr.Balakrishnan