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Is Increased Dosage Of Thyronorm Essential During Pregnancy?
I am 13 weeks pregnant, and a known hypothyroid for 5 years, before pregnancy the TSH LEVELS were with in normal limits with 50 mgm of thyronorm, now during this period of 13 weeks I didn t get the TSH LEVELS tested and is taking 50 mgm , , what should have I to do, should I increase the dose .
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Good day,
It is extremely important to increase the dose of Thyroxine in pregnancy. You should try to keep the TSH level 2.5 during first three months and 3 during rest of pregnancy. This is beneficial for the baby's brain and other growth. It is very safe in pregnancy. Do a TSH test now and if that is > 2.5, then please increase the dose to 75 mcg as soon as possible and get a TSH test done after 4 weeks
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Binu
Good day,
It is extremely important to increase the dose of Thyroxine in pregnancy. You should try to keep the TSH level 2.5 during first three months and 3 during rest of pregnancy. This is beneficial for the baby's brain and other growth. It is very safe in pregnancy. Do a TSH test now and if that is > 2.5, then please increase the dose to 75 mcg as soon as possible and get a TSH test done after 4 weeks
Regards
Binu
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