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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
thyroid during pregnancy
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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.
thyroid during pregnancy
by rashmisingh, Jul 03, 2009 12:53PM
my TSH level was normal (0.91uIU/ml) in the month of april 2007,but when i got pregnant in dec2008 it becomes 15.1uIU/ml & unfortunately i lost my child.since then i was on medication (Thyroxin 100mcg) for 6 days a week.however i conceived again in feb2009 & my TSH was (1.07uIU/ml), free T3 was (2.4pg/ml) & free T4 was(1.7ng/dl) which was within normal range.But my doctor increase my dose to 100mcg daily.After that my TSH in april'09 was 1.08uIU/ml ,in may it was 0.80uIU/ml &in july'09 it is 0.71uIU/ml. Presently i m taking 100mcg Thyroxin daily.Pleases tell me if this dose is right & safe for my baby's health or not.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jul 03, 2009 06:36PM
, Jul 03, 2009 06:36PM
The recent levels look very good. Continue every 4-6 week testing.
