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Hi I am in in 21st week of pregnancy. I did not have any health complaints as of now. But in my latest blood reports we have seen that my TSH levels have come high. My doctor said that sometimes in pregnancy females develop Hypothyroidism. I want to know is there any risk if my TSH levels is high during pregnancy? will it harm my child?

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High TSH means low thyroid which can affect the baby mother and the delivery process so it has to be treated ...  Read More

Good morning doctor..i am 6week pregnant.i am taking 75mcg of thyroid tablet since before pregnancy as i am having hypothyroid. yesterday i took thyroid test. The result is t3(total)126.70 ng/dl and t4(total)10.06microgrm/dl, but tsh level is high having 4.99uIU/ml. so i called my gyno as she asked me to increase the dosage.now am taking 100 mcg..

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I am 7 week and 4 days pregnant ..my thyroid TSH level is 16.7..cardiac activity and everything other thing is normal..will my high TSH affect my baby I am regularly taking thyronorm 50 mg

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Ur thyronorm dosage should be increase. In pregnancy the TSH value should be less than 2.5 ...  Read More

My TSH was 6 before 2month I was asked to take thyromnorm 37.5mcg ..but now I'm 3week pregnant and gaenacologist prescribed Ovutrig 5000 HP HCG injection till first ultrasound..and BioMorn Folic acid, Oppogest 200 SR to put inside vagina and Tab Duphaston ,Adilan ... after Ovutrig 5000 HP HCG injection... Next morning 6am blood test has been done f

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You have to discuss with the endocrinologist, Pregnancy is a state of demand so it is likely to have increased, so not to worry ,however repeat TSH after your ultrasound , All the best. ...  Read More

Hello , My TSH level is 3.570 and beta hcg test results is 756.(3-4 week pregnant) I had a miscarriage earlier , is this again dangerous or it can be cured this time?I am already taking thyronorm 62.5 and folic acid. What are the chances of successful pregnancy?

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Your TSH level is normal. You should continue with 62.5 mcg Thyronorm and do TSH after one month. You should consult with your Gynaecologist regarding the history of previous abortion. ...  Read More

I am pregnant and its my 11th week..during 9 th week i chekd my tsh level..it is 6.44..i started the pils just now...my baby wil hav any problems relating to its brain dvlopment?

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Hello Ma'am. There is no need to take Eltroxin/Thronorm as being Diagnosed as a case of Hypothyroidism. Elevated TSH level in pregnancy is quite often normal. Please don't take unnecessarily those pi ...  Read More

My tsh level is 6.21.im in 14th week of pregnancy. Is the level high. Does it effect my baby in any way?

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Send me report and chat me on consult ...  Read More

My wife tsh level is 8.16 but t4 and t3 are nirmal abd she is in first trimester of pregnancy. What are reason for high tsh.

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Hypothyroidism ...  Read More

TSH level high reported in women What is the reason? Any other test needed?

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High TSH indicates hypothyroidism.. you can test for free T3 and T4 and anti thyroid antibodies.. USG neck also should be done if there is any tenderness and swelling in the neck.. ...  Read More

My TSH level is 8 in the fourth week of my pregnancy. I am unable to understand what to do.. kindly guide

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It's high for pregnancy. Consult endocrinologist for treatment please. ...  Read More

10 days ago , my TSH was 5 ( 0-4) T3 T4 normal Today TSH came 9.6 , from last 8 years , my tsh value always comes slightly high above the upper limit , last year I did anti tpo ( AMA) was quite normal 0.3 For the last one month , I have been feeling muscle pain , the doctor prescribed me 12.5 thyrox , should I continue the medicine

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yes you should continue ...  Read More

I have been continuously doing health check ups for the last 5 yrs , my tsh always remains slightly high, while t3 t4 normal, last year anti tpo test was quite normal, should I start medicine,

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Firstly how much high is the tsh , please tell the exact value . Also we need to see that if you are having any symptoms like excessive sleepiness , neck swelling , hair loss , weight gain , loss of ...  Read More

I went through a full body checkup in Jan 2026 and my cholesterol levels were high with tsh as 11 with normal t3 and t4 and low vitamin d with borderline b12. Other kidney and liver profile were in range. In cbc , platelets were low which always comes low for me. After one month again I tested only for only tsh which came out to be 20 with normal

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Hi My wife recently got her thyroid tested and TSH came to be 0.01, T3: 1.39, T4: 11.86. 3 weeks back TsH was 0.1. Earlier she was taking thyronorm 37.5 but stopped after TSH reduction. Also, no pregnancy. What can be done? Also, can we continue to try for pregnancy or wait till TSH normalise?

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It takes nearly 6 weeks for TSH to change once the Thyronorm dose is altered. Ideally one should not just stop/start thyronorm. Please ask her to take Thyronorm 25mcg and get TSH re-checked after 6 we ...  Read More

My tsh levels are elevated. 7.4 The doctor hasn't prescribed me any meds yet. But I am experiencing extreme fatigue,hairfall, anxiety. All my other reports are normal except my tsh levels. Please advise if I can do anything without meds.

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Its subclinical hypothyroidism. Its mean T4 level is normal .repeat this test after 8 to 12 weeks.because sometimes this tsh value is normal by own after sometime.so wait and watch and repeat test aft ...  Read More

T3 level is 0.94 T4 level is 7.96 TSH Total is 14.10 Weight 52 kgs,not able to gain weight, what other test should be done and Is medication required

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Start tablet thyronorm 25 Do anti tpo tesr ...  Read More

My TSH is 11.13 and taking thyronorm 62.5mg is appropriate with the TSH or not. T3T4 are normal. So kindly advice whether the thyronorm dose is appropriate or needs to adjust .

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I was detected by sugar but I managed now it was 95 range but one month ago I was caught viral cough and cold and while cough pain my throat now after month I check my tsh is .03 and T3 1.75 and T 4 11.80. but I feel kich-2 in throat does this also due low TSH .so what do how to get rid of it.

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Not due to low tsh After cough cold It may be viral or due to reflux ...  Read More

I am 36 years old female ,my tsh level is 3.83 can I take thyropace medicine for reducing the level of tsh to fix my metabolic range

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A TSH level of 3.83 µIU/mL is within the normal reference range for most laboratories (usually ~0.4–4.5). On its own, this value does not usually require thyroid medication such as Thyropace, especial ...  Read More

Hi , my TSH LEVEL WAS 2.9 and FT4 was 0.93 during the first trimester around 7 weeks. But my doctor didn't give any medicine till now I'm in my 15th week. What should I do, will this impact my baby. Please suggest???

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It's not necessary to take Your TSH is normal' ...  Read More

I'm 6 weeks pregnant, my TSH is 3.5. I am taking thyroxine 50 mg. Had 2 miscarriage earlier with high TSH. What to do?

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I am 12 weeks pregnant and my tsh level is 5.8...which is not good. I am taking thyroxin empty stomach 75mcg earlier it was 50mcg after going through report doctor suggested me to take 75 mcg... My concern is that I want to take Thyropace medicine as a supplement. Is it safe to have it during pregnancy. I have had this medicine earlier nd it was go

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How much thyroxine are you taking . Is it 75 or 50. Secondly were you taking this medicine prior to pregnancy or started now. In fact 5.8 is not a level to start with but it will be advised to follow ...  Read More

My baby crp level is high two time in 9 month of age,first 1.5 month and second 9 month I want to know the reason behind this

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Many reasons . background history is necessary to know why it was done in the first place ...  Read More

I recently did a routine blood test and my TSH level came out to be 8.08. This is the first time it has been detected as high. I am a bit worried. Should I also get my T3 and T4 levels checked? Do I need to start or adjust any medication? Please guide me on what to do next. Thank you.

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U have Hypothyroidism. Without complete case taking its not possible to suggest u medicine. So plz consult with Homoeopathic doctor ...  Read More

TSH level 0.18 uIU/mL during 35th week of pregnancy. Is this normal? Anything I need to worry on this value?

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No not at all but then u should repeat it after 1 month of delivery ...  Read More

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

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He has indirect biruubin high means having red cells broken down . It’s called haemolytic anemia. His LDL is high so he will need B12 and medicine for lowering lipids. Contact a physician ...  Read More

My husband is having is no symptoms but when we did routine blood work, we found that is having high level of cholesterol as per reference range given in lab report and bilirubin level Kindly suggest on this What to do next Attached lab reports for ur reference

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Video consult with me. He need to start few medicines. ...  Read More

Pcos issue with high prolactin..taking metformin and cabergoline.. Tsh levels have been between 4-5 since last year every time prolactin increases tsh is around 5..do i need levothyroxine is it thyroid causing prolactin to increase? TSH-5.1,prolactin-65ng TSH-5,prolactin-82ng Stopping cabergoline causing prolactin to increase so is this a thyroid i

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You need Thyroid hormone. ...  Read More

I am 6th week 4 days my tsh is 6.064 but t3 and T4 are in range. Already had to miscarriage please guide . Already in touch with my gynaecologist but still need to know more

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U need to take medication ...  Read More

My husband has diagnosed with jaundice levels are 4.23 and he has high hemaglobin levels which specialist we should consult hemaglobin levels are 22.3 is it dangerous

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Immediate consultation required ...  Read More

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