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What Does It Mean To Have Increased Levels Of T3 And T4?

I am 42 year old married from Nepal. I ha undergone investigation for infertility last year and all the investigations were normal except thyroid function test which showed normal T3 and T4 but increased level of TSH. Does subclinical hypothyroidism affect fertility? What is its treatment?
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Subfertility or difficulty conceiving is one of many possible consequences of thyroid problems (both overactive and underactive).
Subclinical hypothyroidism should be corrected before planing a pregnancy and may be a cause of infertility. Your doctor will prescribe you levothyroxine to correct the TSH. It should be under 2.5 in order to get pregnant.

If you certainly have an underactive thyroid from one of the most common causes ie Hashimoto's thyroiditis which is an auto-immune condition, then there is a likelihood of other auto-immune disorders to be concomitantly present. Some examples are premature ovarian failure, adrenal insufficiency and type 1 diabetes. All this requires a careful assessment by an endocrinologist.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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What Does It Mean To Have Increased Levels Of T3 And T4?

Subfertility or difficulty conceiving is one of many possible consequences of thyroid problems (both overactive and underactive). Subclinical hypothyroidism should be corrected before planing a pregnancy and may be a cause of infertility. Your doctor will prescribe you levothyroxine to correct the TSH. It should be under 2.5 in order to get pregnant. If you certainly have an underactive thyroid from one of the most common causes ie Hashimoto s thyroiditis which is an auto-immune condition, then there is a likelihood of other auto-immune disorders to be concomitantly present. Some examples are premature ovarian failure, adrenal insufficiency and type 1 diabetes. All this requires a careful assessment by an endocrinologist. For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: HCM Dr. Guni Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta