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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Antithyroid Antibodies
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Antithyroid Antibodies
by sarahleeapril22, Aug 03, 2007 12:00AM
Hi - this is a follow-up to a message below. Do you usually suggest a treatment for high levels of antithyroid antibodies if the patient has no hypo or hyper thyroid symptoms and a TSH level within range, but it trying to get pregnant? I have read that aspirin, heparin and selenium can help reduce the antibodies. If they are not treated, won't they just continue to attack the thyroid? Thank you.
Sarah
Sarah
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 12, 2007 12:10PM
, Aug 12, 2007 12:10PM
selenium may help - but has not been studied thoroughly in pregnancy. Would not suggest heparin. Aspirin may be of little benefit. They do continue to attack even with treatment in most cases.
See other response as well.
See other response as well.
