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Is Thyronorm Advisable During Pregnancy?

hi, I have taken a thyroid test and according to the report my TSH = 6, T3=1.69, T4=12.86 and antibodies are normal. My doctor advised me to start taking Thyronorm 12.5 mcg as I am planning to be pregnant. I came to know that thyronorm has to be taken life long. Is it so or can I stop medication after pregnancy period?
Wed, 28 Feb 2018
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OBGYN,  's  Response
Hello,

First of all, do not panic. Thyroxin tablets that prescribed to you are absolutely safe. You need to take these tablets to have normal functioning and metabolism of your body.

Normal Thyroid functioning is important in the mental development of the baby in the uterus. So to have a normal brain and intellectual development of the fetus, you need to take Thyroxin tablets.

Secondly, keep monitoring of TSH levels every three months. And it can be tapered or stopped if TSH levels remain below 3.5. Please start on Folic acid and vitamin B 12 supplements regularly. As it helps to prevent various complications during conception, pregnancy, and childbirth.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards, 
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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OBGYN,  Dr. Soumya's  Response
Hello,

Thyronorm continued even after the pregnancy confirmed. If there is no relief, you might need to continue lifelong.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards, 
Dr. Soumya
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Is Thyronorm Advisable During Pregnancy?

Hello, First of all, do not panic. Thyroxin tablets that prescribed to you are absolutely safe. You need to take these tablets to have normal functioning and metabolism of your body. Normal Thyroid functioning is important in the mental development of the baby in the uterus. So to have a normal brain and intellectual development of the fetus, you need to take Thyroxin tablets. Secondly, keep monitoring of TSH levels every three months. And it can be tapered or stopped if TSH levels remain below 3.5. Please start on Folic acid and vitamin B 12 supplements regularly. As it helps to prevent various complications during conception, pregnancy, and childbirth. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,  Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar