Normal?

[StefB28]

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!

[thelma201]

glad it helped! i'm sure you'll get to the bottom of this and soon be welcoming a new baby :) best wishes!!

[StefB28]

Thank you! This is exactly what I thought. I made an appointment with a Reproductive Endocrinologist for the end of this month.

[thelma201]

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!!!