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Suggest Methods To Reduce Tsh Levels?

hi doctor,iam 25yrs old and i have increased tsh level and am taking thyronorm 25mg for more than 6 months.i checked my tsh 3months before then it was 2.5 but now am pregnant and my tsh is 5.1 and doctor ask me to take the same medicine 50mg.is there any sideeffects for my baby bcz of this ?
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Welcome and thank you for asking!

I am trying to give you some more information regarding to your concern.

A female diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis is advised to increase by 25% the dose of levothyroxine when she has a positive pregnancy test.

During pregnancy the demands for levothyroxine are higher and the reference levels of TSH are lower (0.1-2.5) during the first trimester.

I agree with the dose 50 mcg and suggest to check the TSH every 4 weeks. It is very important for the baby development and for a good pregnancy outcome to maintain normal TSH and FT4 levels.

Hope the information will help and feel free to ask if you have further queries.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Suggest Methods To Reduce Tsh Levels?

Welcome and thank you for asking! I am trying to give you some more information regarding to your concern. A female diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis is advised to increase by 25% the dose of levothyroxine when she has a positive pregnancy test. During pregnancy the demands for levothyroxine are higher and the reference levels of TSH are lower (0.1-2.5) during the first trimester. I agree with the dose 50 mcg and suggest to check the TSH every 4 weeks. It is very important for the baby development and for a good pregnancy outcome to maintain normal TSH and FT4 levels. Hope the information will help and feel free to ask if you have further queries. Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta