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Elevated TSH and Pregnancy
by hidz, Feb 08, 2008 12:02AM
I am 7 weeks pregnant and never been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I recently had a blood test and my TSH was 5.9, my T4 was 1.2. My OB/GYN sent me a letter with this info and said I needed to see my family doctor regarding this. Should I be concerned? Do TSH levels normally rise during pregnancy? This will be my 2nd child and I don't remember having this test done the first time.
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Levels may rise during pregnancy if you are hypothyroid- looks like this may be the case.
TSH is not always a routine test, or you have had it done in the past and it was normal.
Call the doctor as soon as you can. Treatment is safe and a good idea, especially when pregnant. The normal T4 is a good sign.