TTC and TSH 3.8

[bethlv]

I'm TTC. I had a babe October '05. I was having weird periods (normal for one day and then spotting up to a week afterwards) since giving birth. I also developed vitiligo on my hand and wrist. Because I wanted to get pregnant, I went to my gyno who did a pap smear, ultrasound and a TSH test. All was fine according to her. However, my TSH level was 3.8 which I've read over and over again is high if you want to get pregnant - should be a 1 or 2. I then went to a naturopathic doctor who had me take additional tests:





Total T-4 7.9 (reference range 4.5-12)

Free T-3 290 (reference range 230-420)



I've been put on Levoxyl at a dosage of 50mcg - the goal is to get my TSH between a 1 and 2. I've only been on it for 3 days. I will also be using a progesterone cream to help lenghten my periods and stop the spotting as per my ND's instructions.



My question: Does 50mcg sound too high or just right given the 3.8 TSH.  Also, does this sound like early menopause based on my periods.  I'm 38.  Thanks    



  

[lauraTTC]

there is no way of knowing if it is too much or too little
when i was first diagnosed with hypothyroid; my TSH was 85 and they started me on 75 mcg; i am currently taking 150 mcg and TSH is about 1.5

you have to take it for a month and get blood taken again
there is no other way of knowing how much or little you need