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Dear Doctor,I am 6 weeks pregnant and my TSH is 8.5.It was normal before pregnancy. what should I do?

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Dr. Ritu Sethi answered : 12 years ago

High TSH means that you have hypothyroidism.Please get your free t3 and t4 evaluated and your anti TPO antibodies done.In pregnancy,TSH levels are usually kept below 2.5-3 else baby can have behavioural and learning defects later on in life.

Your doctor will advise you thyroxine replacement for the elevated TSH.Regular monitoring of TSH is recommmended throughout pregnancy and also after delivery.

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