Is TSH Level Of 3.65 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 10 Aug 2017

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Question : Hello Doctor,
Im in 24th week of pregnancy.
My TSH level is 3.65
Is this harmful to baby as i could see it should be 3.
Should i take any supplements???
Let me know for your inputs.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The level is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
I have seen the attached report. Normal TSH level is upto 5.5. The lowest level is 0.3. Your values are within normal limits. No need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (7 hours later)

But in the attachment its mentioned tsh level for pregnancy should be <3... So im worried

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
L-tyrosine supplements can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A level of more than 3 but less than 5 is not worrisome. It only suggests a mild latent deficiency of thyroxine and does not need an active treatment. You can start with L-tyrosine supplements after consulting your gynecologist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj