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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Previous Post Partum Thyroiditis, Getting Pregnant Again?
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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.
Previous Post Partum Thyroiditis, Getting Pregnant Again?
by momto3girls, Jan 23, 2007 12:00AM
Hello,
Thank you for your time. I had a case of thyroiditis 5 months after my 3rd baby was born. I went very hyperthyroid and then yo-yo'ed between hypothyroid. I did a trial of levoxythyrine which sent me way hyperthyroid at the lowest dose. My endocrinologist said it was my bodies way a saying my thyroid didn't need meds. That was 3 years ago and now I feel fine and TSH has been a very nice 2.4. My stats are 33 year old female.
My question is this...what are the risks of me getting pregnant again? This thyroiditis lasted about a year or so till finally leveling off. I always tested negative for thyroid antibodies so I seriously doubt it was auto-immune. I really want to try for another baby. Should I be concerned about having a thyroid issue while pregnant? What about post-partum? It's been 3 1/2 years since my last baby and I feel normal and my periods are also very regular too. If I do get pregnant again, how often should I have my thyroid checked? Thanks so much, this is such a wonderful forum and service.
Best wishes (:
momto3girls
Thank you for your time. I had a case of thyroiditis 5 months after my 3rd baby was born. I went very hyperthyroid and then yo-yo'ed between hypothyroid. I did a trial of levoxythyrine which sent me way hyperthyroid at the lowest dose. My endocrinologist said it was my bodies way a saying my thyroid didn't need meds. That was 3 years ago and now I feel fine and TSH has been a very nice 2.4. My stats are 33 year old female.
My question is this...what are the risks of me getting pregnant again? This thyroiditis lasted about a year or so till finally leveling off. I always tested negative for thyroid antibodies so I seriously doubt it was auto-immune. I really want to try for another baby. Should I be concerned about having a thyroid issue while pregnant? What about post-partum? It's been 3 1/2 years since my last baby and I feel normal and my periods are also very regular too. If I do get pregnant again, how often should I have my thyroid checked? Thanks so much, this is such a wonderful forum and service.
Best wishes (:
momto3girls
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jan 28, 2007 12:00AM
, Jan 28, 2007 12:00AM
With the negative antibodies, things should go smoothly -- you will be at risk for post-partum thyroiditis again and I recommend monitoring thyroid function before, during and after pregnancy at intervals of 2-3months during preg and until about 6 months after.
