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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
selenium and aspirin therapy for thy antibodies/conception
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.
selenium and aspirin therapy for thy antibodies/conception
by maribodm, Jun 23, 2009 02:01PM
Hi,
I am Hashis and trying to conceive. The Doctor spoke of aspirin therapy in one post and Selenium supplementation both to help with conception and possibly prevent miscarriage. Can he tell me more about this? How much to take each day, etc..,
Thank You,
Marie
I am Hashis and trying to conceive. The Doctor spoke of aspirin therapy in one post and Selenium supplementation both to help with conception and possibly prevent miscarriage. Can he tell me more about this? How much to take each day, etc..,
Thank You,
Marie
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 23, 2009 08:49PM
, Jun 23, 2009 08:49PM
The aspirin therapy would not be specific to Hashi and I have no experience with this recommendation -- would ask your OB.
The selenium has been looked at and may be helpful, but more studies are needed before we suggest it to all women in this setting. However a dose of 100-200mcg / day is not likely to be harmful and may help.
Levothyroxine therapy with a target TSH of 0.3-2.0 is the mainstay of Hashi treatment in this setting.
The selenium has been looked at and may be helpful, but more studies are needed before we suggest it to all women in this setting. However a dose of 100-200mcg / day is not likely to be harmful and may help.
Levothyroxine therapy with a target TSH of 0.3-2.0 is the mainstay of Hashi treatment in this setting.
