I am not sure what your question is, but whether you have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, or some other thyroid condition, these can all be safely treated during pregnancy.
In fact, pregnancy can actually affect normal thyroid function (even in women without a preexisting thyroid condition).
Do you currently have any symptoms that are causing problems?
What has your doctor recommended for treatment?
Please know that each lab is different, regarding what they use as their "normal" ranges. I am not sure what the blood test was checking for, and if you are at a "22" for TSH, T3, T4 or something else (when the lab's normal is "20"), but please know there are treatments available (medications), and blood test results can be more difficult to read when you are pregnant, due to the "pregnancy hormones" (hCG).
The March of Dimes also provides information on pregnancy and thyroid conditions, and states, "untreated thyroid conditions may be a danger to mother and fetus". There are many medications that are safe for the fetus, as it is important to treat this condition and monitor your levels and symptoms throughout your pregnancy.
Please let us know what specific questions you have!
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Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I am not sure what your question is, but whether you have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, or some other thyroid condition, these can all be safely treated during pregnancy.
In fact, pregnancy can actually affect normal thyroid function (even in women without a preexisting thyroid condition).
Do you currently have any symptoms that are causing problems?
What has your doctor recommended for treatment?
Please know that each lab is different, regarding what they use as their "normal" ranges. I am not sure what the blood test was checking for, and if you are at a "22" for TSH, T3, T4 or something else (when the lab's normal is "20"), but please know there are treatments available (medications), and blood test results can be more difficult to read when you are pregnant, due to the "pregnancy hormones" (hCG).
You can read more about pregnancy and thyroid conditions at: National Endocrine Association
The March of Dimes also provides information on pregnancy and thyroid conditions, and states, "untreated thyroid conditions may be a danger to mother and fetus". There are many medications that are safe for the fetus, as it is important to treat this condition and monitor your levels and symptoms throughout your pregnancy.
Please let us know what specific questions you have!
January 12, 2010 - 1:17pmThis Comment
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