Getting pregnant hypothyroidism
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It is good you are on Synthroid if you have hypothyroidism. It would be hard to get pregnant without being on the med. However, as Jenn81 started it doesn't help you get pregnant like Clomid does. It just balances out your hormones which allows for pregnancy. It it's very important that you get blood work done often during pregnancy if you have hypothyroidism do they can adjust your dosage as needed.
I felt like my thyroid problem was the only reason that was keeping me from getting pregnant, and it seems I was right. I once had a doctor tell me, that it would be really hard to get pregnant while having hypothyroidism, and it seems he was right.
One thing to keep in mind is..you can't rush this medicine, nor your recovery. Take it slowly. Your health needs to be #1 on your priority list right now.
My sister gas an over active thyroid and she has two children. It shouldn't prevent you getting pregnant.
Anybody ever experienced hypothyroidism while pregnant. It's my first pregnancy & i'm really worried about my baby. I'm in the first trimester.
Why are pregnant women not tested for hypothyroidism early on in pregnancy? Considering the harm it can cause to mother and child, why is it not a standard test?
I would recommend that you get with your doctor and make sure they know you are trying to get pregnant. It can be difficult to conceive when you have hypothyroidism. Your doctor can put you on a pill like Synthroid. This will help your TSH levels and hopefully stop this from interfering with you getting pregnant (if this is what is causing the issue).
My Doctors at Kaiser will not treat my symptoms and will not refer me out. Not sure if I should go outside of Kaiser or maybe I don't need to be treated. I have been having problems getting pregnant along with a list of hyprothyroid symptoms. My main problems are hair loss, infertility, mood swings, headaches, irregular periods and most of all fatigue. I am 36 and my ob has ruled out perimenopause. My THS levels were 6.32 and two days later they were 4.86.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 15 years ago and I have had no problems getting pregnant (I am currently pregnant with my second child). As far as I know as long as your levels are normal and you are having a period, you should be able to conceive. I don't see why you can't start trying to get pregnant now or in the near future. My sister also has hypothyroidism and has 4 children ranging in age from 4yrs to a newborn. My only concern for you is that your antibodies are postive.
Yes, you can definitely get pregant with hypothyroidism. I had undiagnosed hypothyroidism and became pregnant very easily at my first attempt. I had blood tests at around 4 weeks gestation and my TSH was at 10. This was very terrifying but I started meds immediately and everything appears to be ok now.
I think it may depend on how severe your hypothyroidism is. Are you being treated now?
Was getting pregnant difficult with an underative thyroid? Mine is slightly underactive. I have it checked yearly. If it goes down then I take medication for 30 days and it regulates itself. I spoke to my doctor about this and the only thing he said is that I might need to be on medication throughout my pregnancy. However, if I can avoid that, I absolutely will.
However, would getting pregnancy be difficult?
Is there any one who's pregnant and had hypothyroidism prior to conception? If so how has it been affecting your pregnancy?
I gave birth 9 months ago. I was planning on getting pregnant again this summer but found out about the hypothyroidism just before (I had partial thyroidectomy 5 years ago due to a nodule but had no need for supplements after that)..
How long to wait before getting pregnant again?
Is it common for women who have hypo and taking Synthroid to have trouble getting pregnant?
Thanks.
Is she going to be a heavy set woman? Is she always going to have to worry about her weight and getting pregnant? I live in a rural community and I don't know of anyone's child having this problem. I wish I had someone to talk to because I am so worried. I could not find a pediatric support group on the internet, but I am sure there is one. Thanks for your help.
Hello, I am 12 weeks pregnant with my 3rd child. I just got a call from my doctor saying that my thyroid levels are low. After googling (it never ends up good) I am thoroughly freaked out. It said that my thyroid hormones are important for the growth of the baby until 12 weeks when he will have his own thyroid. So I just spent the entire crutial 1st trimester with low thyroid levels!?!
It can cause development problems for baby and miscarriage as well as problems for u like sleeping and excessive weight gain. I had it with my first son doc put me on levothyroxin* and he's a very healthy n happy 22 months. I have it with this one too and just recently had it bumped up. It ***** because I have to take that particular med on an empty stomach and can't eat for an hr afterwards but if thats what I gotta do thats what I gotta do.
Yes u have it!! And soon as u found out I was pregnant at 6 weeks the first place they rushed me to was to check my thyroids and harming levels!!! And they took it from 25 to 75... And it's been 75 ever since!!! U need to make a appt ur self cause thyroids can cause major birth defects !! And major problems with the baby's brain!! The longer u go with out the proper dosage and that's not including the damage it could cause u!!
There is a whole chapter on pregnancy and hypothyroidism which I learned a great deal from. As Gabby suggested, you should be getting checked at least every trimester and have your medication adjusted as necessary. Unfortunately, once you're diagnosed, you have it for life. Good luck with your pregnancy!
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