Recommended TSH Levels? **DD in Sig*

legaleagles · June 2013

I recently had my TSH tested by my OB/Gyn it was 4.5 - she said that's normal, that her office's normal range is up to 5.5. I've been doing a lot of reading that RE's prefer it to be much lower, below 2 or even below 1. During IF treatment for DD my TSH was 1.8...but it's significantly higher now and wondering if I should push to be put on medication to lower it. I see the RE on thursday and I'll ask about it, but my knowledge is just from seeing some random articles about TSH and fertility.

I'm curious what your RE recommends for TSH levels?

megs3084 · June 2013

Mine was 2.8 when I started seeing my reproductive immunologist. She put me on synthroid and wants me less than 2 to cycle. I've been on it since April and am finally down to 0.97 and have been given the green light to cycle. The Drs reasoning is that the fertility meds will drive up my TSH so I need to bring it lower to start. Good Luck!

liz4paws · June 2013

Mine recommends under 2.5. Mine was at 2.54 when I first got pregnant after an FET in Feb so she put me on 25 mcg 1x day Synthroid. She said not only is it important to have it lower when TTC, it should be lower during pregnancy because the baby will use your thyroid during the first trimester since it doesn't have it's own yet. I'd definitely see what you can do about it since it's higher. Good luck!

PS: I used to live in San Jose for 10 years!

krdesi · June 2013

Mine was 4.07 and my doctor also said that it was within normal range. When I asked about it, he said when they look at it, they look at a combination of a few things and everything was normal and the TSH was the only thing slightly elevated. He is going to put me on a low dose synthroid but he said it's really nothing to worry about as long as you get your levels checked once you are pregnant.

ForevAAROSE · June 2013

Under 2. I'm on synthriod to keep it down I was at 1.8

Sophistikitty · June 2013

Most RE?s require it to be under 2.5. I just posted something in regards to this on IFV. I would be concerned if you have had sequential tests that are coming back in the range you are referencing. I am sure when you visit the RE on Thursday he will address this... If not I would get a second opinion.

tptbabe · June 2013

The "old" non-TTC, non-pregnant range is 0.5-5.0, but it's now considered to be 0.5-3.0, so either way, your TSH is considered higher than recommended. REs and OBs would like it to be under 2.5 when TTC or pregnant, so they'll want to get that under control before you start cycling. My RE actually told me that it's OK to start taking the Synthroid *while* cycling, but I didn't feel comfortable with that, so we waited until my TSH was under 2.5 (1.01 as of Tuesday last week!!!) to start cycling. We figure that we want to be in the best possible condition so that we don't waste money or face another possible loss.

LundleBean · June 2013

I had a 4.2 one day and a 2.59 two weeks later. My RE wants me at 2.5 or lower, so I am being put on LEVOTHYROXINE 25 MCG.

ksgsmu · June 2013

tptbabe:
The "old" non-TTC, non-pregnant range is 0.5-5.0, but it's now considered to be 0.5-3.0, so either way, your TSH is considered higher than recommended. REs and OBs would like it to be under 2.5 when TTC or pregnant, so they'll want to get that under control before you start cycling. My RE actually told me that it's OK to start taking the Synthroid *while* cycling, but I didn't feel comfortable with that, so we waited until my TSH was under 2.5 (1.01 as of Tuesday last week!!!) to start cycling. We figure that we want to be in the best possible condition so that we don't waste money or face another possible loss.

This is all correct...there are new standards and your TSH is considered high without TTC. I finally got mine down to 1.22 and I got pregnant this cycle although a CP. I don't think that was coincidence. My RE wants mine under 2 for treatments, but my Endocronologists and I now REALLY believe her said I will have an easier time closer to 1. She was right. Good luck!

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