thyroid during pregnancy

[vslk]

Hello, I am pregnant 16weeks. My thyroid tests are done only for TSH and it came as 5.92. (before preg. TSH levels are at a margin ) .Now my OB suggested to take half a tablet of 25mcg thyroxin.
Does the levels keep changing? should I take the medication ? When should I take another test?

Please do suggest me correct dosage..
Thank you .
Regards,
Laxmi

[Barb135]

I'm happy to be able to help you. Do keep a close watch on your levels (FT3 and FT4), throughout your pregnancy and keep us posted on how things go for you.

Wishing you the best.

[vslk]

Thank you very much for the detailed information all through.
I 've started my medication consulting my gynic.

Hope everything will be fine all through my pregnancy.

Thanks for your valuable time spent in replying my queries.
All the very best to you.

With warm regards,
Laxmi.

[vslk]

Thank you Barb for your valuable suggestion.

I got my test taken and the results came out as :

F t3 - 3.0 pg/ml   ( ref range : 1.7 - 4.2 )
Ft4 - 0.96 ng/dl  ( 0.89 - 1.89 )
TSH 4.7 uIU/mL ( 0.3 - 5.5 )

Please suggest me whether I should start with medication or not ?

Thank you and with best regards..
vslk

[Barb135]

Adequate thyroid hormone is essential for the growth and development of an unborn child.  Your doctor should be testing Free T3 and Free T4, also in order to make sure your hormones are adequate.

TSH varies for many reasons, even within the same day; so therefore, yes, the levels can keep changing.  You should get tested every 4-6 weeks, but do ask your doctor to test the FT3/FT4 levels, as well.

Do you have symptoms of hypothyroidism?