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How Does Thyroidectomy Affect Pregnancy?

hi, im 21yrs old.. i have had a total throidectomy done about 2 yrs back.it was done of of pappilary carcinoma nodules..im under daily medication now. i also have pcod and an mvp ! somebody happend to mention to me that pregancy can be complicated in future and its jus stuck in my mind.. i might get married only by around 27,but im just worried..
Mon, 21 Mar 2016
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Having had a thyroidectomy can affect a pregnancy if you are not taking your replacement hormone or it is not dosed correctly. Before you get pregnant, it is important that you see your endocrinologist to make sure you medication is dosed correctly. It will also be important for you to see your doctor more frequently during your pregnancy to make sure your thyroid hormone is at the appropriate level. As long as you are taking your medication correctly, pregnancy shouldn't be affected to much.
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How Does Thyroidectomy Affect Pregnancy?

Having had a thyroidectomy can affect a pregnancy if you are not taking your replacement hormone or it is not dosed correctly. Before you get pregnant, it is important that you see your endocrinologist to make sure you medication is dosed correctly. It will also be important for you to see your doctor more frequently during your pregnancy to make sure your thyroid hormone is at the appropriate level. As long as you are taking your medication correctly, pregnancy shouldn t be affected to much.