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Re: Hypothyroidism & FertilityFrom: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 25 May 2001 18:26:14 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 24 May 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: > >Trying to get pregnant. BBT suggests anovulatory cycles. Have >long periods (10-15 days). Have had numerous blood tests, all >normal, with the exception of ongoing hypothyroidism. Endocrinologist >just increased Levoxyl dosage on day 15. Now on day 40 (cycles >usually 28-32 days). Have had tender breasts esp. nipples for >the past week, which is unusual for me. Two negative pregnancy >tests. Is it possible that the increase in Levoxyl stimulated >a late ovulation or are my breasts just tender because my period >is late? either are possible -- or you may even be rpegnatn, but so early the test is not + yet
Also, how exactuly does un- or under-treated hypothyroidism
>affect fertility? hypothyroidism can interfere with ovulation -- once treated appropriately, spontaneous ovualtion often recurs Thanks for any info.
-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA
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