Early preg hypothyroidism??

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I'm just 6 weeks pregnant after a long try and multiple IVF, and now so scared bc I was told today I have elevated TSH (hypothyroidism). Untreated, it is linked to a host of problems such as miscarriage, low birth weight, mental health/brain development problems. My level is 7.7, and they want you to be under 2.5. I have never had thyroid issues prior to pregnancy and I am now on Synthroid 50mcg daily. The Dr/nurses assure me that this is common and easily treatable, especially when diagnosed so early (before 6 weeks for me), that it is fairly common, and I'm likely to have a healthy baby. Anyone else been through/dealing this this? Any advice? My heartbeat ultrasound is Tuesday and I'm so nervous! 😞

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My Initial bloodwork with my RE before starting the IVF process showed a concerning thyroid level as well.  This is my second successful IVF. He put me on 50 mcg synthroid also. We are pregnant with twins this time, I am 18 weeks and still taking the synthroid.  The twins have been doing well so far. Good luck!

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It's okay. I have hypothyroidism, and mine got worse during pregnancy. I just took my medicine at the same time everyday. You'll be fine love. Definitely not the worst thing you'll endure. 😆

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I got pregnant via IVF as well and was on synthroid during my treatment because my TSH was elevated. During treatment I was on 25mcg. As soon as I got pregnant (with twins) my TSH went up again and my doctor increased my synthroid to 100mcg. I am currently 13 weeks and both babies are doing fine. I was also able to stop my progesterone and estradiol at 10 weeks with no complications. Best wishes!

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Hi all - just wanted to comment here with an update in case anyone is following this. I've been on Synthriod 50mcg for 1 week now and retested; my TSH has dropped down to 1.73 so well under the recommended 2.5! They will keep me in Synthriod for the next few weeks and test again before weaning me off if everything looks good!

Thanks again to those of you who posted helpful and supportive comments above!! Good luck to all of us!!

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It's totally fine I found out few months before getting pregnant . Was on 50 mcg synthroid before n now I'm on 75 mcg throughout pregnancy . The tsh levels have been normal  ever since my dose was increased .

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Like you, I also struggled to get pregnant but had no signs of thyroid problems pre-pregnancy. In October I finally got positive pregnancy test. My RE tested my TSH levels at 5 weeks and I was placed on 25mcg of synthroid daily for borderline hypothyroidism. I'm now 17 weeks, baby is doing great, and there have been no complications. The only thing that has been tough is actually taking the synthroid. I've had severe morning sickness for 10 weeks and having to take synthroid on an empty stomach has been brutal since an empty stomach makes my morning sickness worse! Hopefully you'll be one of the lucky ones that doesn't get nausea or vomiting and can happily take your synthroid. :) Hope your pregnancy is happy and healthy!

Early preg hypothyroidism??

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