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Re: effects of pituitary tumor on fetal development

From: Christopher (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Jun 1999 18:03:42 -0400

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>my wife has a pituitary tumor causing excess of the prolactin hormone,
>she also has a slow thyroid. does anyone know the effects this will
>have on our baby? As she is only one month into pregnancy, we can not
>continue radiation, start new drugs, or have surgery. That means the
>tumor will be unchecked for eight months, producing extra hormones and
>debilitating her thyroid.any information or recommendations would be
>appreciated.
>thanks.
>Travis
>please contact me if more information is needed.

Synthroid (thyroid hormone replacement) is safe in pregnancy. Many women take it. As for anything else I hope the docs answer. Good Luck and God Bless you in the months ahead.

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