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I just wanted to reach out to ask as anybody else had their IVF put on pause untill their TSH level has gone down?

We were ready to start our first IVF round only to find that my TSH level to be to high. It's given me huge anxiety as now it's like a cloud over my head untill I get retested.

Does anyone have any advice?

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Yep!!! I've been there....it went down and they started but now I have it a bit higher than what it is suppouse to be and they are ok with it.... they say that it is not a cause for not getting pregnant, it is important later for the development

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Anonymous2024 in reply toMammaMia86

Thank you for the reply. Oh how annoying must have been frustrating for you.

I'd never factored it in before now. Did you change your diet in anyway? I'm not unhealthy I get my fruit and veg in etc. Woundered if you were recommended anything. I hear stress contributes but then I get more stressed trying not to stress 🤣

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MammaMia86 in reply toAnonymous2024

I've asked the same questions, but they only answer I've got was to get salt iodized. All salts have this but some says it specifically. (This was the doctor telling me) I have no clue how to control it....it is soooo frustrating, plus to see the evolutions usually it takes around 1month and a half 🙁

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Habibi87

Hello dear, did they only test TSH or did they also test for free T4(thyroxine) and free T3? They are all linked (low T4 normally means high TSH) and treatment plan will vary depending on the results . What was the TSH value? My thyroid issues begun the moment I found out I was pregnant, but it all worked out and I have a beautiful newborn daughter 💕. I know it’s a new thing to worry about, but I can definitely be sorted xx

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DianeArnoldPartnerNurseFertility Network UK

Hi Anonymous. Probably best to wait, that’s my thoughts. Diane

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