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Re: Thyroid Medication and Pregnancy

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 16:49:46 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 9 Apr 2002, Michelle wrote: >
>History:
>DECEMBER: First pregnancy ended in miscarrage at eight weeks. (NO D&C)
>February: Tried to conceive...no luck
>March: Neck sore...DR did blood work...Hypothyroid
>March: started Levothyroxine small dose...can only test in six weeks
>April 18th ish....next blood work date
>
>Question: If my next blood work shows that my thyroid levels are normal
>with this current dose of medication, can my husband and I resume our
>efforts in trying to conceive immediately?
>
>What complications would being on this thyroid medication cause a
>fetus???
>
>--
>michelle
>

Once your levels are good, there is no further reason to delay. It is very, very important to keep your thyroid levels in a good range during pregnancy. The medication is simply replacement thyroid hormone, and cannot harm your baby if taken in appropriate amounts.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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