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Is TSH Level Of 5 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 9 Jun 2016

Question: I am 8 week 6 days pregnant. Today i hot my thyroid report and my TSH is 5. My doctor nrver advised to do this test. I went and did on my sistet's advise.

Please tell whether this is going to harm the baby. I will start taking thyronorm 50 mg from tomorrow morning.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload the test report.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,

Thanks for writing to us.

Normal TSH level in first trimester of pregnancy is 0.6 - 3.4 mIU / L. Your TSH report is slightly HIGHER than normal value.

I have to review other parameters also like T3 and T4 (both Total and free). Kindly, upload or attach the test report to interpret and give proper guideline.

I will be looking forward for your response and report.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (31 minutes later)

Doctor, my T3 is 1.57 and T 4 is 10.5.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antibody to TPO should be done for correct dose.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your information.

According to test value, it is mostly suggestive of Subclinical Hypothyroidism. In this case, T3 and T4 levels are normal whether TSH level is raised.

I suggest you to undergo Antibody test against TPO for making decision about treatment option and correct doses of medication. It will be more worthwhile.

You should consult with your doctor for complete prescription and above said test. Repeat those tests after 4 weeks for monitoring.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak