Hi, I have been diagnosed with Hypothyrodism via a TSH. My reading was 8.89. My doctor prescribed Thyronorm 75mcg for me. Wanted to know if this is correct since on the internet I saw there are a number of side effects for this.Also wanted to knwo if this will effect if I plan pregnancy now? Please advice.
Hi, If you are trying for pregnancy your Serum TSH should be For others up to 5 milliunits / Lt is normal. Once started on medications, it will take some time for hormone levels to normalize. TSH levels should be rechecked after 1.5 myths. I advise you better wait till you get a normal level. Mostly your doctor will have to reduce the dose of Thermoform. In the meantime try to reduce weight, will help in better control of hormones. Don't worry about the side effects. That medicine is the hormone which your body needs & you will have more problems without it. Both high & low levels of thyroid can affect baby, so wait till it is normal. Check TSH after 1.5 myths of every dosage change, if normal repeat once in 6 myths- 1 yr. Once normal definitely go ahead with pregnancy. All the best Chat Doctor.