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Should TSH Levels Elevated During The Pregnancy Be Monitored Throughout Life?

Hello, during my pregnancy in 1rd trimester, my TSH level was 5.123 with normal T3 and T4 levels of hormone. i was taking Eltroxin tablet 25mcg throughout my pregnancy. After taking medicine my TSH level was within normal range. Now 19th jan2017 i delivered a baby..so my gynac adviced me to take same medicine for another 6 months..i m worried , i dont want to take it throughout my life time..when to check TSH levels after Delivary..? And for that i need to stop tablet..guide me how to monitor wherther it is pregancy related change or not...so please inform me regarding the same
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Hypothyroidism may continue after pregnancy seen in conditions like postpartum thyroiditis or hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. So it is better to continue drugs up to 6 months. Why because this postpartum thyroiditis may continue after delivery up to 4- 8 months.

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Should TSH Levels Elevated During The Pregnancy Be Monitored Throughout Life?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hypothyroidism may continue after pregnancy seen in conditions like postpartum thyroiditis or hashimoto s thyroiditis. Until examination is done, it is difficult to say what it is. So it is better to continue drugs up to 6 months. Why because this postpartum thyroiditis may continue after delivery up to 4- 8 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.