Hi, I've recently had a review blood test to check my TSH levels and it has raised significantly since my last test. I've started taking HRT and thought I'd read somewhere that this can change how much levothyroxine you will need. I'm currently taking 75mcg Levothyroxine (teva)
I was also baffled that on my blood test results it said no further action needed! I've made another doctors appointment to see what I can find out but I thought I'd better ask you clever lot beforehand.
My blood test results:
30th December 2024
TSH: 6.2 mu/L [0.3-4.2)
T4: 15.5 pmol/L [10.0-22.0]
27th September 2024
TSH: 0.16 mu/L
T4: 18.6 pmol/L
I started HRT about 20th October 2024, estradiol 1.53mg/dose transdermal spray and Gepretix 100mg capsules.
I'm very careful with the timing of my medication, I stick to a regular time to take them, and I make sure I leave at least an hour after taking Levothyroxine before eating and drinking. I also take my vitamins/supplements about four hours after Levothyroxine.
I rarely drink alcohol and I'm trying to eat healthier. I've still got to try being totally gluten free but I have reduced my gluten consumption for the time being.
I've also noticed that since starting HRT I've had slightly less brain fog and although tired not as exhausted as before. However, now I feel like I'm returning to how I felt before I started HRT.
Could it be the HRT has changed my Levothyroxine requirements? Is there anything else that could have caused raised TSH levels?
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and advice, I really appreciate it! Xxx