Comments on: TTC Question

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Sat, 05 May 2007 14:18:00 +0000

I have the exact opposite, hypothyroidism.

The hyperthyroidism is easily modified with Synthroid or Levoxyl, it’s generic equivalent.

Jill should have her levels checked monthly, especially after conception. Pregnancy hormones can affect the TSH levels and minor adjustments can be made to moderate the thyroid.

Do you remember about six months postpartum, my TSH level skyrocketed to 17? Yowzah!

Jill can speak with an endocrinologist, too. Sometimes hypo- and hyperthyroidism can be more complex than just TSH levels. But she should be able to be treated through a GP or the OB/GYN. It’s very common.

By: Trista

Trista — Thu, 03 May 2007 15:27:32 +0000

Kristin went on synthroid and managed to conceive and carry just fine. However, it is worth keeping in mind that pregnancy and childbirth can really throw your thyroid for a loop and if she’s in the high normal range right now she’s going to want to make certain that her ob or midwife keeps a really close eye on it during her pregnancy. Oh, and I had a dream the other night that Jill was pregnant.

By: Jade

Jade — Thu, 03 May 2007 02:56:08 +0000

The western medicine fix is always the same – Synthroid – This was an issue for me – mine came back just above 4 and they said that given other TTC issues it was worth getting it into the ideal range which I think is 1 or less.

There are non-western approaches – acupuncture, herbs, diet tweaking –

TSH – could mean something, could mean nothing.