Thyroid - TSH above 2?

spfclr · January 2015

My TSH was tested as part of my diagnostics 6 months ago and was 2.11. My clinic treats TSH at 2.5 or above. I am unexplained secondary infertility and have had two miscarriages and one chemical pregnancy over the past 2 years.

I began getting acupuncture for fertility in December and the acupuncturist has encouraged me to get treatment from another doctor who will treat 2+ (rather than my clinic's 2.5+). My internet research hasn't been all that conclusive.

Of course, if the thyroid truly is my issue this would be a potentially simple fix, but I don't know how likely that is. I talked to my RE this morning. She is firm in that treating my thyroid is unnecessary. I will be doing another IUI with her next month.

I like my RE and my clinic so I don't want to really rock the boat by treating my thyroid elsewhere...unless that would mean that I get another baby which of course is unknown.

Do you know what your clinic have as a minimum for TSH to treat? Or does anyone else have any advice? Or what would you do?

pettycrocker · January 2015

Sorry I do not have experience with this, but an article about this JUST popped up on my FB so maybe it will be helpful for you-

https://hypothyroidmom.com/have-you-suffered-a-miscarriage-your-thyroid-could-be-to-blame/

Good luck, I hope you are able to find a resolution.

Frenchteachermama · January 2015

No advice but good luck.

ellebelle2384 · January 2015

No advice since my losses are not thyroid related but wanted to say I'm sorry for your losses and good luck.

fuzzbumble · January 2015

Have they checked free t4? That is the hormone that is important. TSH isn't as reliable of an indicator of thyroid fx.

Good luck, and so sorry for your losses.

phishgirl29 · January 2015

I treat my hashimoto's separately from an endocrinologist and my RE send his my levels when I cycle to make adjustments when necessary.

jen4ny · January 2015

My regular endocrinologist treats my thyroid. (I have Hashimoto's and am now hypothyroid. Also have positive anti-thyroid antibodies). The endocrinologist says that when you are trying to conceive the TSH should be between 1-2. That is where she keeps mine and I update the RE with the changes she makes. So far the RE has been in agreement.

lilmac2929 · January 2015

Hi!! So sorry for your losses. I agree with @fuzzbumble, I might ask RE if they can test a different way (The FT4). My SIL had infertility and later found out that while her TSH was okay, other tests showed she had major hypothyroid. I know my friend naturally regulated her thyroid through diet but it was pretty tough (no gluten, dairy, etc). I would keep at it. Speaking as someone who just ditched her RE for not listening well to her concerns, I think you have to listen to your gut and get a resolution you feel comfortable with.

spfclr · January 2015

Thank you everyone!

potatocastillo - thank you for the article - I have read that blog, but hadn't seen that post.

fuzzbumble - they only tested the TSH. The responses to my post here make me at least committed to getting either my RE or another doctor to test the FT4 so I can have more information.

limac2929 - thank you! I have read about regulating by diet (no gluten, no dairy and limited sugar) - it seems like such a commitment without knowing if that is truly my issue, but I am going to try to reduce the gluten, dairy and sugar .

I'm feeling better about this - thanks!

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