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Normal?
by StefB28, Nov 01, 2009 10:35PM
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 8 months without success. My ob/gyn started testing last month, as it doesn't appear that I'm ovulating. One of the tests was a TSH test, and my level came back at 5.51. She ordered a second round of blood work last week & TSH came back at 3.379.
I have a few questions:
1) Is it normal to have TSH fluctuate that much in two weeks?
2) Are either of those levels high enough to seek treatment?
My ob/gyn said that the levels are "Normal" and wants to move on to Clomid to see if I ovulate. I'[ve read that optimum TSH is between 1-2 for pregnancy. I feel strongly that my TSH levels may be the cause of my anovulatory cycles and want to resolve this before moving on to Fertility Meds.
Thoughts? Thanks!
I have a few questions:
1) Is it normal to have TSH fluctuate that much in two weeks?
2) Are either of those levels high enough to seek treatment?
My ob/gyn said that the levels are "Normal" and wants to move on to Clomid to see if I ovulate. I'[ve read that optimum TSH is between 1-2 for pregnancy. I feel strongly that my TSH levels may be the cause of my anovulatory cycles and want to resolve this before moving on to Fertility Meds.
Thoughts? Thanks!
Member Comments (3)
by thelma201, Nov 02, 2009 12:35PM
To: StefB28
TSH is elevated. I would look into the thyroid before going on any fertility meds...have a complete panel done. Insist on the doc checking your Free T4 and your FreeT3. Even mild hypo can interfere with conception, and if you do get pregnant and still have a thyroid problem it can be very dangerous for the baby!!!
by StefB28, Nov 04, 2009 01:08PM
To: thelma201
Thank you! This is exactly what I thought. I made an appointment with a Reproductive Endocrinologist for the end of this month.
by thelma201, Nov 04, 2009 02:21PM
To: StefB28
glad it helped! i'm sure you'll get to the bottom of this and soon be welcoming a new baby :) best wishes!!
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