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Continue thyroid drugs.consult dietician for balamced diet for wt gain.
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You are probably having Hyperthyroidism. Let's find the cause and treat it and prevent complications like Thyrotoxicosis
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high tsh meaning hypothyroidism will usually cause weight gain..we will need to get some more test and need more history from you to decide on treatment.
kindly consult.
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Usually hypothyroidism is weight gaining
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Need to explain in detail about dietary modification and need to know few more history before starting medication. Fir further evaluation and management kindly consult me on practo
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You should start medicines for hypothyroidism along with healthy dietary and lifestyle changes. Once it is properly controlled there should be no issues conceiving.
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Hello,
I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician (Ex Govt Medical Officer at RML Hospital, New Delhi), and your case has been allotted to me.
Thank you for sharing your details. I understand your concern regarding thyroid, low weight, and planning for pregnancy, and I will explain this clearly.
About thyroid and conception
If TSH is high, it means your thyroid is not optimally controlled.
Poorly controlled hypothyroidism can affect ovulation and fertility, but the good news is that once TSH is properly controlled, chances of conceiving are usually good.
For women planning pregnancy, the ideal TSH target is below 2.5.
About low weight
Being underweight can also affect hormonal balance and ovulation, but it does not mean you cannot conceive. Many women conceive successfully once thyroid levels and nutrition are corrected.
Low weight in your case may be due to:
⢠Inadequate calorie intake
⢠Poor absorption
⢠Long standing thyroid imbalance
⢠Stress or irregular eating patterns
What you should do now
⢠Continue thyroid medicine regularly (do not stop or skip doses)
⢠Get repeat TSH, Free T3, Free T4 tested
⢠Dose adjustment may be needed to bring TSH below 2.5
⢠Take thyroid tablet on an empty stomach, avoid food for 30 minutes
How to gain weight safely
⢠Eat small, frequent meals
⢠Increase protein intake like milk, curd, paneer, eggs, pulses
⢠Add healthy calories like nuts, seeds, ghee, and oils
⢠Do light strength exercises to build muscle mass
⢠Avoid crash dieting or skipping meals
When to consult a doctor
⢠If TSH remains high despite medication
⢠If periods are irregular
⢠If you are planning pregnancy actively
With proper thyroid control and gradual weight improvement, most women conceive normally.
For personalised one to one consultation, thyroid dose adjustment, and pregnancy planning, you can reach out to me directly on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven.
Wishing you good health and the best ahead.
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It looks like subclinical hypothyroidism because T3 and T4 were normal. Repeat the thyroid test after 3 months.
Hypothyroidism causes weight gain not weight loss. Also please check for autoimmune cause do Anti Tpo test to rule out autoimmune cause.
For not gaining weight take Multivitamin tablet and protein fiber rich diet.
Sometimes hypothyroidism cause infertility. Repeat the test once again and check for autoimmune cause if still tsh is high consider taking thyroid supplement
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As per your report you are hypothyroid.
Hypothyroidism clinically presents as weight gain mostly.
But your complaint is not gaining weight.
Better you get repeat test of thyroid funtion done as report and symptoms are not matching.
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High TSH indicates hypothyroidism, which can affect weight and sometimes delay pregnancy, but the good news is that once thyroid levels are properly controlled, most women conceive normally. For women planning pregnancy, TSH should ideally be below 2.5, so regular treatment with levothyroxine (thyroid medicine taken daily on an empty stomach) is important and the dose should be adjusted only after seeing recent TSH and Free T4 reports. Low body weight can also affect ovulation, so gradual weight gain with a balanced diet containing adequate calories and protein (milk, curd, paneer, nuts, fruits, regular meals) is advised. Please get your thyroid tests repeated if not done recently and consult a physician for correct dose adjustment, as proper control of thyroid greatly improves health, weight, and chances of conception.
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With high TSH and normal T3/T4, this suggests subclinical hypothyroidism. If TSH is persistently above the recommended range , it can affect ovulation and fertility, but this is reversible with proper treatment.
What to do:
Consult a physician/endocrinologist for low-dose levothyroxine, aiming for TSH within normal limit before conception.
Check anti-TPO antibodies, as autoimmune thyroid disease can impact pregnancy.
Regularly monitor TSH every 6–8 weeks.
Weight gain advice:
Eat frequent, calorie-dense meals (milk, curd, nuts, peanut butter, ghee).
Ensure adequate protein intake.
Avoid unnecessary dose escalation of thyroid medicine.
Next Steps
Consult for further evaluation
Health Tips
Avoid self medication
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Please share your height, whether one is of normal weight or underweight can be decided by BMI.
Usually hypothyroidism causes weight gain, please share your latest results, then accordingly dose of medicine can be adjusted. Share what medicine in which dose, you are taking?
Take food with more proteins, healthy carbs, like beans, lentil, soya, brown rice, quinoa, oats, berries, sweet potatoes.
Regular exercise will be helpful
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Very Very uncommon. Hypothyroidism is weight gaining.
You can use this winter as lots of fruits, green vegetables, milletes, are available take bhuna Chana, one banana, dates for sweetness curd n take as energy drink.
No problem in concive.
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Usg abdomen specially ovary n appendage to rule out pcod.
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I don’t think your Thyroid is the reason for not gaining weight. Some people are well and just have low weight.
Do the following,
1. Take Thyoronorm daily (as your blood test suggests your thyroid is not adequately treated and can cause problems either getting pregnant or in pregnancy) without missing doses
2. Blood tests- CBP, ESR, HbA1C
All the best.
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This is very common. It can be corrected through detailed evaluation, proper customised medication as per your examination and life style managent.
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You have hypothyroidism.... before conceive you have to control your thyroid by lifestyle modification n medicines
Otherwise abortion can happens
Next Steps
msg me for further guidance n treatment....
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Looking at your report, seems like medicine can help to control TSH level, weight problem will resolve afterwards. Also about your doubts regarding conceive, feel free to consult here with me.
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You have hypothyroidism...you need lifestyle modification...and need to start medicine..
Plz consult for proper guidance and treatment..
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Repeat the test for TSH, free T3 free T4 along with anti TPO antibiodies.
Take a multivitamin during a meal each day for atleast a month.
Repeat the tests after 6 weeks.
To gain weight, eat more of proteins in your diet, follow a diet chart and include regular exercise in daily routine.
Good sleep is another important factor for keeping body in check.
For further discussion and diet chart contact me on eight zero zero eight two two zero zero four four.
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Dr. Shahbaz Khan
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Get a consultation as this requires more evaluation
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Dr. Sumit Verma
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Before conceiving go for full body checkup nd after analysis of reports you can do planing for conceiving.
Kindly contact with your doctor bcoz dr opinion is necessary in your case
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Kanpur
Rule out other cause
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do consult
Needs to be evaluated
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Thyropace and ensure
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Dr. Gaurij Hood
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Valsad
Pls connect for further discussion and solution.
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Dr. Shivani B
General Practitioner
Bangalore
Hypothyroidism, consult offline foc to start tablets
Also eat veg, fruits egg, milk for weight gain
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
You have Hypothyroidism
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