New to Hypothyroid and ttc too... plz help

[sam_ttc]

hi.i m 30 and last month i was diagnosed with hypo when i went to a gynecologist.she took 5 blood tests and an ultrasound.Ultrasound was good and 3 normal blood test too(Hemoglobin,Random blood glucose,blood Group) but hormone tests were not. My TSH was 11.17 uIU/ml and prolactin 61.59 ng/ml.She prescribed Eltroxin 50mg once a day and Parlodel 2,5mg half twice a day for 3 months and told to come after 3 months for reblood tests.

Plz tell me how bad it is and is it the right dose for me? How much time will it take my hormones to be normal as i am trying to conceive too?Can i go for tests again at 6 weeks as i am worried whether the medicines are working and the dose is right?

As for my history i haven't many symptoms of hypo. My periods are regular( 26 days cycle) and my weight is accurate. only i get cold easily and feel that my memory is weak.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

The Prolactin may have been slightly high due to the hypothyroidism. Would hold on TTC until both normalized, but in most cases like this would correct thyroid first (50-75mcg and retest in 6 weeks) and see if this resolves the PRL elevation.  If PRL still elevated after normalizing TSH (and not on parlodel), then would need MRI of the pituitary to make sure that is OK.  

[sam_ttc]

Thanks Dr. I am planning to have retests done after 6 weeks.