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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
hypothyroidism during pregnency
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.
hypothyroidism during pregnency
by shilpa856, Sep 30, 2009 12:41PM
i am 24 yrs old. i was diagnoised as hypothyroid 7 yrs ago. now i have a 2 yr old son who is all fine.I am under medication till now(100mcg).now want to plan another baby. But my TSH level was 102.4 two months back and even my T3andT4 was also abnormal... but now after taking 100mcg of thyroxine it is to normal levels.... is it safe to plan my pregnancy now or should i postpone it for some more time.... is there any risk for the baby if i get preg now........ Wat is thyroid cancer, thyroidities,........etc... is there a chance for a hypothyroid person to get that.....
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 05, 2009 07:09PM
, Oct 05, 2009 07:09PM
It is essential to regulate TSH prior to trying to conceive. Would recommend repeating TSH 4-5 weeks after the most recent "normal" level. Target in this setting (for our lab) is 0.3-2.0. Anticipate needing about a 25% (or more) increase once you are pregnant and work closely with your doctor to keep it regulated during pregnancy.
There is a of post-partum thyroiditis (brief over-active thyroid) -but your history suggests this is not likely as there appears to be little to know functioning thyroid (TSH about 100 off meds!).
There is a of post-partum thyroiditis (brief over-active thyroid) -but your history suggests this is not likely as there appears to be little to know functioning thyroid (TSH about 100 off meds!).
Good Luck and Happy Baby Trying.