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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
RAI for bodyscan and pregnancy
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.
RAI for bodyscan and pregnancy
by hawkfan, Jan 15, 2007 12:00AM
Last April I had RAI for thyroid cancer. Now I have to have a small dose of RAI for a body scan. I have to do this every 6 months to check for the return of cancer, because I have antibodies that prevent blood tests to monitor this. My question is what are the general guidelines for becoming pregnant after the lower dose of RAI? My husband and I are thinking of having another baby, but obviously this RAI for the body scan puts a hitch into our plans? Do I have to wait the 5 years until all of this testing is done to try to conceive again or because it is a lower dose are there different rules? What are the rules for RAI (at any dose) and conception?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jan 28, 2007 12:00AM
, Jan 28, 2007 12:00AM
The newer guidelines for thyroid cancer suggest less I-131 scanning -- in my low risk patients (ie, no documented persistent cancer) we may scan once at 6-12 months post the RAI treatment but then simply follow Tg levels (unless the blood test for Tg-Ab is positive) and annual neck ultrasound). Pregnancy is not advised for at least six months after I-131 (likely at any dose).
Member Comments (1)
by tri3, Feb 16, 2008 01:06PM
A related discussion, RAI treatment was started.
