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Pregnant With Thyroid Problem. Taking Susten And Thyronorm. Will It Affect Baby's Health?

hello doctor, i am 36 year old, one and a half month pregnant with thyroid problem (TSH-11.40) and also the doctor has prescribed me to take susten 100 one per night for 30 days. also i am having thyronorm 100mcg per day. my weight is 96kg. with all these problems i am worried about my baby s health. is there any side effects of the tablets on my baby or me. can i continue with the susten100. i am in confusion please reply
Fri, 29 Jun 2012
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Hi Chandru, welcome to HCM,

You are in your in first trimester of your pregnancy and uncontrolled hypothroid.

Do increase the dose of Thyonorm to 150 mcg once a day and repeat thyroid profile after 6 weeks. Try to normalize your TSH value as uncontrilled hypothyroidism is known to cause 1st trimester abortions and if remains uncontrolled for more time, it leads to subnormal intelligence in the fetus.



Do continue with Susten as it is hormonal preparation to sustain pregnancy. Do do not worry, continue with Susten and increase the dose of your thyroid medication and get your thyroid functions re-evaluated at 6 week interval.

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Pregnant With Thyroid Problem. Taking Susten And Thyronorm. Will It Affect Baby's Health?

Hi Chandru, welcome to HCM, You are in your in first trimester of your pregnancy and uncontrolled hypothroid. Do increase the dose of Thyonorm to 150 mcg once a day and repeat thyroid profile after 6 weeks. Try to normalize your TSH value as uncontrilled hypothyroidism is known to cause 1st trimester abortions and if remains uncontrolled for more time, it leads to subnormal intelligence in the fetus. Do continue with Susten as it is hormonal preparation to sustain pregnancy. Do do not worry, continue with Susten and increase the dose of your thyroid medication and get your thyroid functions re-evaluated at 6 week interval.