Darren R. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

My wife is 14.5 weeks pregnant and has been on TSH hormone replacement therapy (levothyroxine) before pregnancy, with the dosage increased to 125 micrograms/day when she became pregnant. The ideal TSH range is between 0.5 and 2.5, but her TSH levels have fluctuated, reaching 2.4 (borderline) and then 0.10 (too low). We were concerned about potential harm to the fetus due to these fluctuations. What is your opinion on the impact of these TSH fluctuations on the fetus and the appropriate monitoring frequency?

October 29th, 2024

Eduardo R. answered

The TSH level of 0.1 indicates overtreatment, but as long as the TSH is maintained between 0.5 and 2...

October 29th, 2024

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