Trying to get pregnant with Hypothyroidism

[Allycat2]

Just wanted some feeback on anyone who has hypothyroidism or knows someone who has it and was trying to get pregnant. I am waiting for my levels to come down before I start trying however I dont want to get my nerves in a tizzy about this before I know more about it. I just found out about this 6 weeks ago and have been on meds. The doctor just increased my meds to help bring the levels down even more. I wanted to start trying this month but need to wait 6 more weeks. Let me know of any stories (good or bad) with anyone with hypothyroid. Thanks

[skittleso1]

Im 26 years old and hadthe radioactive iodine pill to kill of my thyroid, worst mistake id rather be hyper than hypo.  been taking synthroid for 3 to 4 years now and just reacently got my birth control implant taken out.  took  hormone pills to bring on a period.  it took a month after that to have a peroid that only lasted 4 days and was lite. then a month past and no cycle. just had a cycle.  me and my husband want to have a  baby together . i had two boys when i was in my teenage years 14 and 16 yrs old.  but want  to be able to give my husband  a child  of his own.  im so scared i wont be able to do that please help me out with any advice tha nks  amanda

[ucchan]

My main symptom for hypothyroidism was weight gain.  I knew that something was wrong when I started working out a lot (P90X) 7 days a week and was still gaining weight.  After I was diagnosed I realized that the daily naseau and the aches and pains were caused by hypothyroidism as well.

[janetlu]

i only read the first couple of posts so I appologize if I'm repeating someone but this is what I have learned...
first of all I am 28 and I was diagnosed as hypothyroid at 11 months old. My endocrinologist told me to take my synthroid when I first get up in the morning and 30 minutes before I eat or drink ANYTHING except water and at least 4 hours before taking any vitamins and minerals. Food and water can disrupt the proper absorption of synthroid. i am getting married in 2 weeks and we want to start trying to have a baby ASAP just incase I cant so that we can find that out sooner than later.

[Kgagnon064]

I'm not sure if you have managed to get pregnant or not, but you need to get your TSH below 2.5 before you get pregnant. I had 2 miscarriages before I found out that I have hypothyroidism. Within 2 months of stabilizing my dose, I got pregnant for the third time and now have a 2 year old little girl. You will need to have your levels checked every 4-6 weeks and 4 weeks after any adjustment to your dose. During your first trimester your dose may increase by about 25% to 30% or about 2 extra doses a week. And here's a tip, the morning that you get your Big Fat Positive pregnancy test, double your dose and take 2 pills and call your doctor to have blood work done. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 4 years ago, but I'm also a pharmacist so I've done the research too! I'm now pregnant again and keeping my fingers crossed....I hope this helps you and I'm wishing you so much luck!  Take care.

[cherry938]

hi i m cherry i m 21yrs old , by birth i m suffering frm hypothyroidism i m getting fear that i will become pg or not aftr marriage plz reply me

[kdkcochran]

I am 22 years old and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for the past 5-6 months. We found out at that beggining that I have hypotyroidism. My levels were normal but them shot up to 44.9 within three months! then they lowered to an 8 and are now a 4. Every month is another dissappointment because nobody else we know has this conditon and i'm just looking for support. I also have type 1 diabetes and have been keeping that under perfect control. I go ever 4 weeks to have my blood pulled to check my thyroid. I am just hoping that by the end of this month everything will check out ok and by next month we'll have a positive pg test. I sympathize for everyone who is going through this exact same thing and God bless the ones who have suffered misscarriages.