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Do High Antibodies Levels Cause Birth Defects?

i have hashimoto thyroidistis and my tsh levels usually stay between 3-4 and my antibody levels are high 300-500... i want to have a baby so my doctor said i should be on a low dose levothyroxine .25mcg.....should i take that and is high antibodies have a risk for birth defects
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

You have hashimotos thyroiditis. you may also have hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism can lead to birth defect. So to avoid that you need to take levothyroxine. But before that check your T3, T4 and TSH level once and start treatment accordingly. Don't worry about antibodies.


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Do High Antibodies Levels Cause Birth Defects?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hashimotos thyroiditis. you may also have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can lead to birth defect. So to avoid that you need to take levothyroxine. But before that check your T3, T4 and TSH level once and start treatment accordingly. Don t worry about antibodies. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health