hypothyroidism

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Registered: 08-15-2003
hypothyroidism
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Fri, 08-15-2003 - 6:31pm
Does anyone else out there have hypothyroidism? I've heard that if your TSH levels are abnormal, it can make it hard to conceive. I was diagnosed about 8 years ago and have been on Synthroid ever since - at varying levels - it seems like everytime my doc does a blood test, he changes the dosage. DH and I have been TTC for a couple of months and I'm just wondering if I should be concerned and seek help now?

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Registered: 07-24-2003
In reply to: keki_2001
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 8:47pm
Hi,

I too am hypothyroid. I was diagnosed about 8 year ago as well. I am on 150 mcg of Unithroid. Fortunately, the last two blood test have been within normal rage. Prior to that it seems my levels flucuated each time i got a blood test and my dr. kept changing my dosage. I've heard the same thing, that it is hard to get pg if your levels are not within a normal range.

DH (35) and I (38) have been trying for 12+ months, however, I just started charting two cycles ago. Since charting, I feel much more in tune and aware of the changes of my body. So, I feel I am more informed and hopefully will have better chances of pg.

Here's hoping for two BFP this month!! Good luck!

Jackie

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Registered: 08-15-2003
In reply to: keki_2001
Fri, 08-15-2003 - 8:54pm
Jackie,

Sounds like we have the same doc - I haven't started charting yet, have only been seriously trying for 1 cycle. Haven't had a blood test recently - maybe doing that will put my mind at ease.

It's nice to know someone out there in the same boat - Thanks for your response and Best of luck to you!

K

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: keki_2001
Sat, 08-16-2003 - 1:49am
Hi there,

I had my thyroid removed a few years ago and I am on replacement hormones, as well. My doc told me that I needed to be in the "high normal" range for the best possible chance at getting pregnant. I think they said they wanted to see my TSH around 2. I don't know if it is different for me because I do not have a thyroid at all. It is worth asking the doc about!

Good luck,

~Laura

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Registered: 05-20-2003
In reply to: keki_2001
Sat, 08-16-2003 - 2:21pm
I am also hypothyroid & am on Synthroid 125 mcg/day. My Dr. told me as long as I take my medicine every day keeping my levels in the normal range and I have a period every month (which would mean hopefully I am ovulating), I would be fine. I'm on my 3rd cycle of TTC (usually am 37 days, last cycle 47 days & had to stimulate AF hormonally) and have irregular periods. For me personally, I am anovulatory most of the year so I just started taking Clomid which will make me ovulate. I also just purchased the clearplan fertility monitor to help me get a better idea about when I'll be ovulating. Hopefully you won't have as many problems as I am having, but everyone is different. As long as you have a regular period every month and take your medicine every day you should be fine. Good luck and (((HUGS))) to you!

Koren

TTC#2, C3, CD 8