What Does My Thyroid Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi I am 27 weeks pregnant , and I need to get thyroid test I remember getting a tsh only but do I need to do t3 t4 and tsh? I have underactive thyroid

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
get investigated as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You should get TSH and free T4 levels in pregnancy.
Are you taking any medications at present?
Please mention the dose too.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti XXXXXXX
OBGYN specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (25 hours later)

Hi I wanted to ask I got a scan done at 23/24 weeks is it essentials to get one done at 28 weeks to check growth? Or is it okay if it's not done?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Generally recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, It is usually recommended to get a growth scan at 28 weeks.
However, if not done, then do get it done at 32 weeks of gestation.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy