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Ques. from IFer for any of you ladies with Thyroid problems...

3citygirl3citygirl
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Hi.  I'm getting ready for an FET and have Hypothyroidism... we just found out my TSH jumped up to 6.48 (T4 around 13).  That's high for me but my RE just upped my Synthroid by 50 mcgs and wants to proceed with the cycle if my levels come down in two weeks (just a few days before Transfer).  I'm really nervous about either the cycle getting cancelled, or being allowed to move forward but my thyroid messing everything up if I'm lucky enough to get pregnant.  Any success stories involving funky thyroid levels out there?  Or where were your levels when you got pregnant?  Thanks!!!
PCOS, Hypothyroidism, a ton of IVF... finally it worked => a rough pregnancy => my sweet, sweet son born at 29 weeks 1 day Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
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Re: Ques. from IFer for any of you ladies with Thyroid problems...

  • dtwmcodtwmco

    I don't recall my exact levels, but my RE is the one who diagnosed me.  She prescribed me synthroid and I got started on it, then she was surprised when right before my IVF cycle my numbers (from CD 3 bloodwork) hadn't improved very much.  Turns out the pharmacy incorrectly filled my prescription and I wasn't taking enough. :(

    We just proceeded as planned (with the correct synthroid dosage) and my DDs are a result of that first IVF. :)

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  • 3citygirl3citygirl
    Okay, your response just unknotted my stomach.  That makes me feel so much better that you proceeded anyway.  Thank you!!!!  
    PCOS, Hypothyroidism, a ton of IVF... finally it worked => a rough pregnancy => my sweet, sweet son born at 29 weeks 1 day Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
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  • manatee21manatee21

    Our RE also discovered by thyroid problems, but referred me to an endocrinologist to get my hypothyroidism in check.  The endocrinologist wouldn't let me start another IVF cycle until I'd had 3 straight months at normal TSH levels.  Thyroid issues can cause developmental problems in the fetus, so although it set things back many months, it was worth it for us to wait.

    Your situation is a bit different, as we were doing a fresh cycle.  Not sure if FET makes things different.  I was put on 50mcg of Synthroid (endocrinologist was very specific NOT to get generic) and that straightened things out right away.

    GL - I hope it works out for you.

    IVF w/ ICSI #2 - fraternal twins born December 2010 at 36 weeks.
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  • laura1laura1 member
    I was diagnosed while TTC #1.  After treatment, I had normal levels when I got pg with #1 through IUIs.  I got a surprise BFP with #2, and when I went to get betas drawn (we were unsure of dating, since I had not gotten AF after #1), they also checked my TSH - it was in the 6's (and beta was only about 200, so I was only about 4wks pg).  So with #2, my levels were not normal when I got pg and all is well!  Good luck!
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  • 3citygirl3citygirl
    Thank you, ladies.  It is so, so helpful to hear all of your stories.  I hope to be joining this board someday soon!
    PCOS, Hypothyroidism, a ton of IVF... finally it worked => a rough pregnancy => my sweet, sweet son born at 29 weeks 1 day Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
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  • dtwmcodtwmco

    Oh - and about taking synthroid and NOT the generic levothyroxine...

    I take generic, and it is my understanding that it doesn't matter as long as you choose one and stick with it.  (You'll have your levels checked periodically, so you would know if the generic wasn't doing its job.)

    Good luck!!!

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  • bride526bride526
    My levels were in the 6's in January and I was put on 35mcgs and told to come back in a few months to see if that helped. February I got a surprise BFP (after 3 failed IUI's and saving to pay for IVF). I saw an endocrinologist and he upped me to 50mcgs- which I've been on for my entire pregnancy so far and my levels have stayed at 1.9. So my levels were not normal when I found I was pregnant, and so far so good (20 week u/s looked perfect) Also, I am on the generic form and that works for me. My endocrinologist did not say I couldn't take the generic form.  Originally I was put on the meds by my RE, my recommendation would be to hook yourself up with an endocrinologist, they will follow you more closely.
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