My partner and I are planning to have a baby this year and I would like to gather as much information as possible before we even start trying.
Are there any mummies here who are hypothyroid and just given birth or are pregnant now? I would like to hear your stories and advice. I have been hypo for over 10 years now, currently on 100mcg of levothyroxine. My last blood results in September were fine (TSH 1.74; FT4 19.4), and due for another blood test next Monday.
Should I ask my GP for an endo appointment? Also what shall I ask him to check, apart from TSH and T4?
Many thanks in advance.
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Rhetty, you should tell your GP that you are planning conception as TSH needs to be kept in the low normal range of 0.4-2.0 to aid conception. As soon as you know you are pregnant Levothyroxine should be increased by 25-50mcg as the foetus is entirely dependent on maternal hormone for the first trimester and this will ensure good foetal development and avoid the risk of post-partum thyroiditis.
I am trying for a baby as well. There was a thread on pregnancy I have found by gracegirl78 (if you put user name in the search bar you will find the thread). Would be interested to hear of other people's experiences! I know it can be challenging trying to conceive with Hypo!
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