Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

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Pregnancy after TT

ButterflyBites
ButterflyBites Posts: 36 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
Hello!

I found out I am pregnant last week and have been more than nervous/worried about carrying a baby. I was trying, yes.
I seen my endo's assistant today for a routine visit - she just isn't my favorite. I am not scheduled to see an ob until the end of the month. Any tips/pointers. Is being pregnant with thyroid issues much different from being pregnant without thyroid issues (I did not have thyroid problems with my first 2 pregnancies).

Thanks in advance!

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  • LAT1963
    LAT1963 Posts: 1,375 Member
    You need to be monitored and your dose may need adjusting as you go along. People with thyroid problems have kids it all the time.
  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,303 Member
    I agree with LAT1963, with monitoring all will be well. I am sure you know this deep down and were wanting to hear from people like yourself, I am sorry this input is elusive at the moment.

    Wishing you very well for happy pregnancy
  • Morgaine_on_the_move
    Morgaine_on_the_move Posts: 228 Member
    I was on 88 mcg of Synthroid right when I got pregnant. My endo said to take two extra pills a week right when I got the positive pregnancy test and to get labs done two weeks later. I did this, and the increase was the right thing to do. I got lab work done every month for the duration of my pregnancy, and my dose eventually went up to 125. At a year postpartum my dose is 112, and I think it's going to be reduced back down to 88 because I'm having heart palpitations now. Anyway, I had a very healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.

    My endo told me that babies do not have a thyroid until the second trimester, so they rely on yours/your thyroid medication until then. That's why having the correct dose of medication is so important. It also helps protect against miscarriage, which my doctor said is a little more common in people with untreated or undertreated hypothyroidism. Just make sure you get your labs done once a month.
  • thyroidless74
    thyroidless74 Posts: 9 Member
    I had two successful pregnancies without a thyroid. From what I understand, our levels are easier to regulate without a thyroid (less fluctuation). Personally, my thyroid levels were tested every four weeks and with both pregnancies, I did not need an increase in medication. I will admit that I took an extra Synthroid pill each week just for good measure! Low thyroid levels in pregnancy are bad for baby, this is why they will be checked often.

    Good luck! I have two healthy amazing children, and that was my first fear when I learned I had medullary thyroid cancer and had to have my thyroid removed; pregnancy. All was fine, though.

    Congratulations!
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