Thyroid, periods and TTC Question

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thyroid, periods and TTC Question
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Mon, 08-18-2003 - 4:36pm
I'm still lurking, but DH and I are still trying (not actively) but my GYN said that if I was not pregnant in 6 months to come back so she can run some tests because my thyroid may be not working properly. My periods have gotten short and I cannot loose any weight even with trying ....

are there any symptoms of thyroid problms that I should be aware of? Can it cause miscarriage?

Yvonne

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Registered: 06-17-2003
Mon, 08-18-2003 - 5:20pm
This website will give you lots of information. I'm waiting on my results from my b/w to see if I have a thyroid problem. www.endocrineweb.com

I think that you might need to pressure your OB into testing you now b/c hyper- or hypo- thyroidism can cause miscarriage. So even if you do get PG in the next 6 months, you can still lose the baby. If you feel that you might have the symptoms and your OB even brought it up, I would get the test done now! Sooner than later is better. Why would your doctor want to you spend 6 months in limbo when you could just take a pill once a day and get pg even sooner!

This of course is my opinion. I went for a full b/w only at 5 months TTC. If something is wrong, I want to fix it!!!

Good luck

Cat

TTC#1, C5, CD13




Edited 8/18/2003 5:21:42 PM ET by crayburn001

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 08-18-2003 - 5:28pm
Thanks that site helps a lot.

Yvonne

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 08-19-2003 - 12:50pm
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