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Pregnant. Test Showed TSH 9.3mlU/L, T4 12pmol/L And T3 4pmol/L. Should I Be Worried?
Question: Hi Iam XXXXXXX Iam 6 wks pregnant.
I have a history of hypothyrodism.Currently am taking 75mcg thyroxine.
I did a thyroid function test last week and the results were...TSH 9.3mlU/L ,T4 12pmol/L ,T3 4pmol/L.
Iam concerned of these results and i need advice on how much medications i should take in order for my baby to get adequate amounts of thyroxine.
I have a history of hypothyrodism.Currently am taking 75mcg thyroxine.
I did a thyroid function test last week and the results were...TSH 9.3mlU/L ,T4 12pmol/L ,T3 4pmol/L.
Iam concerned of these results and i need advice on how much medications i should take in order for my baby to get adequate amounts of thyroxine.
Hello I would be happy to help your with your question.
Your TSH is still too high. It would be helpful to know the reference values for normal T4 and T3 levels for the lab that you are using, but based on that TSH the dose should be increased to 100 mcg and the levels rechecked in 6 weeks.
I hope this helps. Please ask if you have additional questions!
Your TSH is still too high. It would be helpful to know the reference values for normal T4 and T3 levels for the lab that you are using, but based on that TSH the dose should be increased to 100 mcg and the levels rechecked in 6 weeks.
I hope this helps. Please ask if you have additional questions!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Your TSH is elevated and both of your free thyroid hormone levels are at the low end of the normal range.
You stated before that you are on 75mcg of thyroid medication. Normally, this dose would be increased to 100mcg and rechecked in 6 weeks.
In answer to your question, YES you need to be on medication for the entire pregnancy. Normal thyroid function and levels are important for fetal development!
You stated before that you are on 75mcg of thyroid medication. Normally, this dose would be increased to 100mcg and rechecked in 6 weeks.
In answer to your question, YES you need to be on medication for the entire pregnancy. Normal thyroid function and levels are important for fetal development!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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