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How Does High TSH During 2nd Trimester Affect Fetal Brain Development?
Hello! I am 29 years old and it is my first pregnancy. In 27 weeks I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My TSH level was 7. In 12 weeks when I checked my TSH for the first time it was 2.75 and my doctor said that it was Ok so I didn/t do any more tests up until the 3 trimester when TSH raised to 7. So, as I understand my TSH was high during the whole 2 trimester and as far as I know it is the most important time for the fetus's brain development. Now I am worried that it could affect the baby's mental skills. Were there any cases when women gave birth to normal babies with high TSH in the 2nd trimester?
Mon, 12 Jun 2017
Hello,
I really appreciate your concern, you need not worry about the organogenesis even if are having thyroid dysfunction, everything will be alright. I would suggest to keep taking the medicine for thyroid dysfunction without fear. Neither the medicine nor the TSH level would do anything to baby and stop worrying about this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
I really appreciate your concern, you need not worry about the organogenesis even if are having thyroid dysfunction, everything will be alright. I would suggest to keep taking the medicine for thyroid dysfunction without fear. Neither the medicine nor the TSH level would do anything to baby and stop worrying about this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain
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