Subclinical hypothyroidism

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

I am a 32 year old woman. I have been recently diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism with TSH level of 5.42. My T3 and T4 levels are in normal range. My prolactin levels are also high - 97.5. I have been prescribed with 12.5mcg Eltroxin. Is this dosage sufficient considering that we are trying to concieve? Please help.

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Dr. Dishank Patel Diabetologist 11 yrs exp Vadodara Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Check ur TSH level 2 months after u have started eltroxin. Plan ur pregnancy only after ur TSH level is between 1 and 3. Get anti-TPO antibody test. if positive, u may require eltroxin lifelong. Check ur TSH every monthly during entire pregnancy, u may need to increase the dose during pregnancy.

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