TTC and TSH 3.8

I'm TTC. I had a babe October '05. I was having weird periods (normal for one day and then spotting up to a week afterwards) since giving birth. I also developed vitiligo on my hand and wrist. Because I wanted to get pregnant, I went to my gyno who did a pap smear, ultrasound and a TSH test. All was fine according to her. However, my TSH level was 3.8 which I've read over and over again is high if you want to get pregnant - should be a 1 or 2. I then went to a naturopathic doctor who had me take additional tests:


Total T-4 7.9 (reference range 4.5-12)
Free T-3 290 (reference range 230-420)

I've been put on Levoxyl at a dosage of 50mcg - the goal is to get my TSH between a 1 and 2. I've only been on it for 3 days. I will also be using a progesterone cream to help lenghten my periods and stop the spotting as per my ND's instructions.

My question: Does 50mcg sound too high or just right given the 3.8 TSH.  Also, does this sound like early menopause based on my periods.  I'm 38.  Thanks    

  

[lauraTTC]

there is no way of knowing if it is too much or too little
when i was first diagnosed with hypothyroid; my TSH was 85 and they started me on 75 mcg; i am currently taking 150 mcg and TSH is about 1.5

you have to take it for a month and get blood taken again
there is no other way of knowing how much or little you need

[hollypynes999]

my levels are 3.8 and thats withme taking 100mcg for the past year, i want my levels tsh levels to be n the 1 2 area and dont understand y the doctors have just left me at 3.8 my question is could i cut my 100mcg n half and would it bring my level lower or higher??

[MissLisa82]

I am exactly where you are but no doctors will treat me.  I have had a TSH of 3.85 - 4.12 depending on when I get tested.  I have been TTC for almost 8 months and no doctors will help me.  I believe I am Hypothyroid but cannot get a doctor to prescribe anything.  How did you find a Dr. that would prescribe you something?

To Hollypyness999, my understanding is to lower your TSH you actually need a higer dosage of the medication.  My mother was Hyperthyroid, had iodine treatement and is now Hypothyroid so I know a little about the medication.  I have studied it a lot too trying to diagnose myself.