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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
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.
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.
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??
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
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
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