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Does Taking Eltroxin For Life Time Affect The Treatment Of ICSI?

Hi, I currently have Graves disease and it s looking like I ll be needing a thyroidectomy soon as my tfts are not being controlled by neomercazole and propranolol, I have twins 6 months conceived with icsi due to male fertility issues , will the effect of lifelong eltroxin affect my ability to go through icsi again if my husband and I decide to try and conceive again?
Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Hi,

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Eltroxin is needed when you have the problem.

2) Infact not taking medicine will affect ICSI by altering thyroid levels.

Let me know if you have anymore questions.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
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Does Taking Eltroxin For Life Time Affect The Treatment Of ICSI?

Hi, I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply: 1) Eltroxin is needed when you have the problem. 2) Infact not taking medicine will affect ICSI by altering thyroid levels. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Koregol