Sir this is my second message regarding hypothyroidism. Am really on peak level depression regarding my health. First thing about hypothyroid. Before getting pregnant I dnt have any issues like weight loss, constipation, irregular menses. But when I get pregnant I got extreme fatigue on and off constipation. Doc prescribed eltroxin and after delivery first month my tsh levels are 2.38 and at 4th month 3.78 why my tsh levels are increased am not understanding. Dis I want to continue for life long? Currently am breast feeding and till now I did not got periods. Suggest me your valuable advice.
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There nothing unusual ,you have to continue Eltroxine and monitor TSH after 6 weeks. It is not easy to predict that you have to take medicine indefinitely or not.Dont get depressed and take it easy.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. I get a feeling that I have already answered the same question some days back. Any ways, please remember if post delivery your hypothyroidism has continued, then taking treatment with adequate dosage of Levothyroxine is a must. The tratment is for lifetime. There is NO ESCAPE> Because tis is a hormonal deficiency disorder. Since this hormone (Thyroxine) is needed for multiple metabolic activities and normal functioning of brain, there is a need for daily supplement for life. When one is on correct dosage TSH is maintained around 3 to 4 mU/L. Usual range is 0.5 to 5 mU/L. May Vary a bit on each labs standards. Variation with in the above range has no effect at all. Thanks.
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Dear lybrate-user, as explained in my previous reply you probably had a mild tsh elevation in pregnancy of about > 2.5 uiu/ml and therefore started on eltroxine. Usual practice is to stop eltroxine after delivery and reassess thyroid function after 3 months. This will tell us clearly whether you need eltroxine lifelong. The 2 values for tsh after deliver y are in the normal range for a non-pregnant woman and you should not worry about this. When you are breast feeding the child for several months you will not have your periods. This is why I suggesed stopping eltroxine and to recheck free t4, tsh and tpo antiboides 3 months after stopping eltroxine. You can ocntact us online with the reports and get advice on how to proceed further
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