Suggest Treatment For Hypothyroidism

Posted on Sun, 28 May 2017

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Question : Hi doctor, I just had a baby 2 months ago, I am planning to have another baby in the next 10 months around as I want a 1 and a half year gap between my first and second. Second reason being, I know of many people that have tried controlling for 2 years + and then find it hard to conceive known as second infertility and I don't want to be one of them.
My other reasons of not controlling for so long is I have underactive thyroid and my mother never conceived after me so I have this fear.

I wanted to ask that could the above factors affect my fertility if I wait too long for the second? Or am I right in not controlling for too long? Basically I don't want to then live with the guilt that I shouldn't have controlled for too long. And I don't mind having another one, I'm fond of children.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing worrisome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
I have gone through your query,above mention factor will not affect your fertility,if yes it will be just coincident.When you are feeding your baby then a gap of almost one year is natural , just do not worry and enjoy your life.If you want second baby soon than do not use any contraceptive.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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