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How Much Should Be Thyroid Level During Pregnancy?
Question: Hi Dr. XXXXXXX
Its been a great help to make me understand my problem and have confident on my health. Now i am in 7th week pregnancy and we have taken the scan and complete blood test. Doctor said i have Thyroiod. I have uploaded all the scan result here, Please check and let me know your observation.
Is this Thyroid is ok, or will induce some negative cause during pregnancy. Please clarify my doubhts.
Also can we have sex now or after how many months can be have?...
Thanks
Its been a great help to make me understand my problem and have confident on my health. Now i am in 7th week pregnancy and we have taken the scan and complete blood test. Doctor said i have Thyroiod. I have uploaded all the scan result here, Please check and let me know your observation.
Is this Thyroid is ok, or will induce some negative cause during pregnancy. Please clarify my doubhts.
Also can we have sex now or after how many months can be have?...
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Attachments not seen here, please upload them.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Great to hear from you again.
It is also nice to hear that the pregnancy is proceeding well.
Good going.
Unfortunately, there are no attachments visible on the thread right now.
Please upload the scan result, and all your blood test reports.
Only then can I answer the rest of your questions since I need to know these details.
You can upload them here, or alternatively, email them at - YYYY@YYYY
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Attachments not seen here, please upload them.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Great to hear from you again.
It is also nice to hear that the pregnancy is proceeding well.
Good going.
Unfortunately, there are no attachments visible on the thread right now.
Please upload the scan result, and all your blood test reports.
Only then can I answer the rest of your questions since I need to know these details.
You can upload them here, or alternatively, email them at - YYYY@YYYY
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have attached the reports here now. Already I have uploaded the reports to my account.
Brief Answer:
Did you have thyroid issue earlier ?
Detailed Answer:
Yes I can see them now.
THe reports are all normal, the ultrasound scan also is fine, and the baby's heartbeat is clearly seen.
These are all very good signs.
Regarding the TSH values, yes, it is above normal.
In pregnancy ideally it should be less than 2.5.
Did you have this issue before, and have you ever taken Thyronorm, or were you advised to take it, or are you still taking it?
Did you have thyroid issue earlier ?
Detailed Answer:
Yes I can see them now.
THe reports are all normal, the ultrasound scan also is fine, and the baby's heartbeat is clearly seen.
These are all very good signs.
Regarding the TSH values, yes, it is above normal.
In pregnancy ideally it should be less than 2.5.
Did you have this issue before, and have you ever taken Thyronorm, or were you advised to take it, or are you still taking it?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have this issue before and I am taking this tablet still now. before pregnancy it was become normal 2.06. Now we got this value. What's the implications of this and how should I take care.
Brief Answer:
What dose are you taking currently?
Detailed Answer:
What dosage of THyronorm are you taking ?
Also, what is your body weight ?
That way I can advise you regarding future course of action .
What dose are you taking currently?
Detailed Answer:
What dosage of THyronorm are you taking ?
Also, what is your body weight ?
That way I can advise you regarding future course of action .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dosage is 25gm. I am now weigh 62.9kg and height 164cm. before pregnancy 59 kg
Brief Answer:
Make dose 50 Microgram, yes, can have sexual intercourse.
Detailed Answer:
THis means that the current dosage is not adequate to control TSH levels.
However, do not worry.
The requirement of thyronorm increases during pregnancy.
So now you need to take 50 microgram per day.
Remember to store the bottle away from light and heat.
Take the tablet ALWAYS on empty stomach ( not even tea ) - just a sip of water before you even get up from bed.
Eat or drink anything only after atleast 45 minutes to allow proper absorption of the tablet.
After taking 50 Microgram per day for a month, please repeat TSH levels to check if the dosage is now sufficient.
Also, do not worry about the side effects on pregnancy.
Before pregnancy, the level was normal, so the baby is protected from most side effects.
Also, you are already taking the drug, just small increase in dose is required.
In this scenario, there can be no harm to yourself or the baby.
Just aim to keep levels under 2.5 throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Do not forget doses, and keep checking TSH every 4 weeks.
Regarding sexual activity, yes your ultrasound scan is normal.
You can definitely engage in sexual intercourse.
The next scan should be done around 12 weeks.
If that also is normal, sexual activity can be continued throughout pregnancy unless some complication arises.
Only, avoid vigorous sex, love making should be gentle and in positions that does not make you uncomfortable .
All the best dear.
Make dose 50 Microgram, yes, can have sexual intercourse.
Detailed Answer:
THis means that the current dosage is not adequate to control TSH levels.
However, do not worry.
The requirement of thyronorm increases during pregnancy.
So now you need to take 50 microgram per day.
Remember to store the bottle away from light and heat.
Take the tablet ALWAYS on empty stomach ( not even tea ) - just a sip of water before you even get up from bed.
Eat or drink anything only after atleast 45 minutes to allow proper absorption of the tablet.
After taking 50 Microgram per day for a month, please repeat TSH levels to check if the dosage is now sufficient.
Also, do not worry about the side effects on pregnancy.
Before pregnancy, the level was normal, so the baby is protected from most side effects.
Also, you are already taking the drug, just small increase in dose is required.
In this scenario, there can be no harm to yourself or the baby.
Just aim to keep levels under 2.5 throughout pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Do not forget doses, and keep checking TSH every 4 weeks.
Regarding sexual activity, yes your ultrasound scan is normal.
You can definitely engage in sexual intercourse.
The next scan should be done around 12 weeks.
If that also is normal, sexual activity can be continued throughout pregnancy unless some complication arises.
Only, avoid vigorous sex, love making should be gentle and in positions that does not make you uncomfortable .
All the best dear.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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