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Pregnant, Taking Thyrox Regularly. Will It Affect My Baby's Growth?

hi i m sonia.i m 37 years old.i m 6 month pregnant.when i was 1 month pregnant my tsh level was 0.084 and ft4 2.17.my doctor advice me to take indever tablet daily 3 times. after 15 days my ft4 was1.18. than i take indever tab daily for one week and half tab for one week.after one month my tsh 32.8 and ft4 0.589.than i start taking thyrox daily one tab before breakfast.after one month of taking thyrox my tsh 12.then i continue my thyrox.after one month i test my tsh .now it is 5.23.I wanna know is it ok for my babys growth?
Tue, 24 Jul 2012
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Dear Ms Sonia

Thanks for your question. Yes Thyroxine will not affect your baby's growth. Please make sure that your thyroid function test is monitored every 4 weeks during your pregnancy.
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Pregnant, Taking Thyrox Regularly. Will It Affect My Baby's Growth?

Dear Ms Sonia Thanks for your question. Yes Thyroxine will not affect your baby s growth. Please make sure that your thyroid function test is monitored every 4 weeks during your pregnancy.