Hypothyroidism

NYBride1125 · September 2010

Looking for anybody pregnant with hypothyroidism.... currently TTC and not liking what i'm reading about the impact of an underactive thyroid on TTC. Obviously I'm medicated so my levels are stable...but...any body have any experience with this?

luvdv8 · September 2010

I have very mild hypothyroidism- factor in some PCOS and a family history of endometriosis/early hysterectomies and fertility and I are not a match.

It is possible though- get your levels sorted out and make sure there are no other factors (hypothyroidism and PCOS share a lot of traits) and it is possible to get pregnant. And once you do make sure they stay on checking your levels as pregnancy can really throw them off. I'd say if you TTC for 6 months with no luck talk to your dr about seeing an RE- they can monitor your cycle to see if your thyroid actually is affecting other levels or if you have other factors at play.

Don't give up hope. This pregnancy was conceived on a natural cycle with monitoring for me, so it is possible even with a smorgasbord of issues stacked against you.

rosesandpeonies · September 2010

i have had hashimoto's thyroiditis for 15 years (hypothyroidism). It took me 15 months ttc my daughter...I got pregnant after an HSG test, and it took literally one time with this baby. If your thyroid is taken care of and your levels are in the right place it shouldn't impact too much. I do know what you are saying and talking about...but they told me at the Reproductive Endocrinologist that if my levels are stable than that shouldn't really be the cause of having trouble getting pregnant.

NYBride1125 · September 2010

OK...i'm just a little worried now...had never thought about that before when TTC. I am using OPKs this cycle (cycle #2) so I can be more in tune with when i'm ovulating...but haven't gotten a positive yet (and due for one today or tomorrow) so I will keep track of this...and then nothing happens I'll call the Dr after the new year (if I can wait that long). Patience is NOT my strong suit.

JacquelineR. · September 2010

Hey there! I had Grave's Disease at one point, then had my thyroid irradiated, eventually went hypothyroid, and began ttc shortly after my levels were stable.

We became pregnant our first month trying to conceive our first baby, and the second month ttc our second.

If you want to chat offline send me a note: jsears82@gmail.com

The bottom line is that if your levels are managed, you will be fine, and your baby will be fine.

SushiNoMore · September 2010

I have hypothyroidism, and I've had it for years. It's been well-controlled, though (TSH at about .16, I believe).

I got pregnant on my second cycle off the pill.

My endocrinologist said that, as long as it's well-controlled, it shouldn't affect my ability to get pregnant or carry a baby.

NYBride1125 · September 2010

OK you guys are making me feel a lot better. Thanks! My levels are like 2.3 I believe...which is normal. Really appreciate the responses.

HappyAardvark · September 2010

Ditto everyone above. My endocrinologist told me to come in and get bloodwork done at 5 weeks because my medication would need to be adjusted, as well as periodically throughout a pregnancy.

Nikkieb11 · September 2010

I got pregnant on the first cycle of TTC, with subclinical hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed after I found out I was pregnant, was started on sythroid, and so far that baby looks great. My endo told me I could stop the synthroid after the pregnancy. My TSH was around 3.6 at the time of conception- so a level of 2 sounds great. Just expect a lot of blood work. I get my levels checked every 2 weeks.

amy0730 · September 2010

I got pregnant with my 1st on our first cycle and with our 2nd on my 3rd cycle. I have read that you want your TSH to be as close to 1.0 as possible for conception.

scgal81 · September 2010

I have hypothryoidism. I am levothyroxin, and on a low dose. my obgyn is checking my Tsh levels often to make sure that my levels are good. He stated later on in the pregnancy that we may need to up the dose. I am going to the doctor for the results on the 9th. I dont know if this condition has any bearing on a pregnancy but I am def going to ask.

catsinawindow · September 2010

I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism (high TSH, normal T4) prior to pregnancy. I got pregnant during my first cycle TTC. I also have a friend who had IF issues due to undiagnosed hypothyroidism, but once she was diagnosed and treated concieved naturally and easily. She now has two beautiful children.

Long story short, TTC with hypothyrodism may be more difficult, but is far from impossible. Being on medication to treat it helps. During your pregnancy your OB will probably check your TSH and T4 levels at least once per trimester to see if dosing needs to be changed. Also, from what I understand, the 20ish week ultrasound is generally more detailed than it normally would be to make sure LO is growing properly.

Good luck to you!

Katiebuggs0128 · September 2010

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 6 months ago after 6 months of TTC w/no luck. I am on synthroid, which is completely safe during pregnancy. It can take anywhere from 6 months to a full year to balance everything out. DH and I finally got our BFP after 6 months of meds and 2 months of charting. Totally not impossible, just the right dose and medicine is very important.

GL with everything!!

britlynnwilliams · September 2010

Don't worry! My husband & I decided to start TTC in October 2008. I got pregnant immediately after getting off the pill. I delivered a healthy 8lb 6oz baby in July of 2009. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in January 2010. I had struggled to breastfeed, but never produced enough to breastfeed exclusively. I was also having a difficult time losing the weight. My doctor checked my TSH for the first time in January 2010. It was the highest she had ever seen, which meant my thyroid was not really working at all. I was sent to an endocrinologist immediately. She said that because my numbers were so far out of whack, she felt like I had hypothyroidism even before I became pregnant. I continued to breastfeed until March 2010. I had my first cycle post partum in May 2010. We had decided that we wanted our children to be about 2 years apart. When I went back to the endo in July, I told her that we were going to TTC later this year. She advised me to use ovulation sticks when the time came, that the hypothyroidism can often cause ovulation to be unpredictable. Little did I know I was already pregnant when I met with her. My 2nd baby is due the first of March 2011, they will be 20 months apart! I was worried that I would have a hard time conceiving, because of the hypothyroidism, but if well managed you will be fine! They will check your TSH often during the pregnancy, because recent studies have shown how important thyroid hormones are on fetal brain development.

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