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High TSH Basal and trying to concieve

by lee31, Apr 11, 2007 12:00AM

Tags: basal, Infertility, fertility, antibodies, hypothyroidism, Thyroid

Hi I am on CD 67 , YES that is right !!! I have just recieved some blood work results and i have very high TSH Basal, Sadly I cannot get to my doctor till next week, I have been TTC for one year now , my cycle has been every 40 days till this time . could this be connected and does anyone know what TSH Basal is , I know it is related to your Thyroid , Any advice would be greatly appreciated .

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by lhowell, Apr 11, 2007 12:00AM

Your TSH level needs to be around 1.0 for conception. If your TSH is higher than 3.3, you possibly have hypothyroidism that should be treated with meds.

What is your TSH level? I'll answer any more questions you may have about it...

by lee31, Apr 15, 2007 12:00AM

To: My TSH Level

Hi thanks for getting back ot me , my TSH is 26,12 !!!! Is that really bad ???? On the form I got the normal is 0,35 - 5,50 I am a little bit worried !1
Thanks again for getting back to me !
Leona .

by lhowell, Apr 16, 2007 12:00AM

Yes, your TSH is high.  Your doctor should have started you on levothyroxine such as Synthroid (I'd say about 100mcg to start out and check levels in 6 weeks).  (I'm not a doctor--have just read lots about this).  You need to get your TSH to around 1.0 before you even try to conceive.  What is your current treatment for the hypothyroidism?  Also, did your doctor check for thyroid antibodies?  This test will determine if you have auto-immune thyroiditis, aka: Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism.  If you don't have antibodies, your thyroid could be out of whack because of a tumor or something.

If you do have thyroid antibodies, the antibodies could prevent you from conceiving and/or carrying the baby to term.  I've read that taking Selenium daily will help to lower those antibodies.

I may not be able to visit this post since it's being pushed back.  You can email me at ***@**** if you'd like.  Take care.

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