Tsh ?? Pregnancy

[Luckygirl40]

Got diagnosed with hypothyroidism a month ago and was prescribed 50 mcg of Levo. Just had second blood test and they say it's now normal tsh at 2.9 is this now ok as I want to start trying for a baby and thought that I need to be under 2, can anybody advise me please. Many thanks x

[Clutter]

Hi Luckygirl, yes TSH should be in the lower range 0.4-2.0 otherwise conception can be difficult. You need an increase in Levothyroxine as the foetus will need to draw on your hormone to develop properly and to avoid the risk of post-partum thyroiditis. Good luck with the pregnancy

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[gabkad in reply to Clutter]

Clutter, you know all this 'morning sickness' that starts in the morning but they don't tell you it goes all day long? One of my daughter's friends kept it completely under control with lots of yoghurt. I'd have NEVER in a million years considered yoghurt. But the flippin' crackers did nothing. Hm, I wonder. Aside from the acidity of yoghurt and the calcium to settle the stomach, I wonder if the iodine in the yoghurt also helps to improve gastric function.

[sallypg in reply to gabkad]

I never knew there was iodine in yogrurt!

[gabkad]

Maybe increase the T4 to 75 mcg but also get the Clutter tests done: ferritin, B12, folate and vitamin D.........

gah, I always typo 'ferriting'. So bloody annoying. You want to have all your ducks in a row before you get into the baby making business.

Also, just for me, because I'm a total nerd: do you drink milk?

This doctor I linked the other day said that the developing fetus first stores iodine in its stomach. So you need decent iodine intake as well. Milk has it.

[kayaktime]

Hi there, I'm on thyroxine (50mg) because my fertility doc wants my TSH between 0.4 and 2. My TSH was 4.73 in June. Diet changes have helped too. Lots of things are recommended for trying to conceive like soya and certain green veg, but can impact on thyroid function. Worth doing a little research.

Wishing you lots of luck.

[Clutter in reply to kayaktime]

Kayak, soy is a thyroid no-no as you know but goitrogenous vegetables are fine as long as they are lightly cooked and not eaten raw.

[kayaktime in reply to Clutter]

Thanks, Clutter. Brussel sprouts are back on the menu! Just googled goitregenous foods and peaches, strawberries, flax seeds, and lots of non-green stuff came up. Are they all a no-no in raw form too?

[Clutter in reply to kayaktime]

I don't think so, Kayak. Some people will be sensitive to some goitrogens, but not all, and it will be a process of elimination to find what upsets you and what doesn't.

This is a good post about Goitrogens healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

ps I think Brussel sprouts are 'little green balls of death' and are one of the few veg I really dislike.

[kayaktime in reply to Clutter]

Great link, Clutter. Thank you! As for "little green balls of death", that may just stick in my house!

[Clutter in reply to kayaktime]

Kayak, a friend lightly cooked them in orange juice with bacon bits one Chrimbo. They were slightly more palatable but still not for me.

[CharlS28]

Yes it does need to be below 2. I recently had a miscarriage & my TSH was 3.03 - not saying this was the cause but I believe it was a contributing factor. Unfortunately neither my GP or endo had told me that it needed to be below 2 prior to conceiving! x