I have always been borderline hypothyroidism and last week (week 17) I was told there's concerns about my TSH levels and I now need to see an endocrinologist. They called tonight and asked me to go in tomorrow for an appt and stressed it was urgent to get me in. I tend to be more on the holistic side and really am not interested in taking medications unless absolutely necessary. Anyone else encounter these problems? Did anyone not take the recommended medications? I will do what I need to for the health of my baby, but what about the side effects from taking the medications? I have a lot of questions for the specialist tomorrow to make an educated decision but I'm just looking for anyone's personal input who has encountered a similar situation.
Re: Thyroid concerns..?
10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid & normal hsg),
12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s, 1/12: D&C
6/12 IUI#1-IUI #3: clomid = BFP!, C/P
IVF #1(10/12) FSH 5.4, AFC: 16 long Lupron, 5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast/1-8 cell transferred=BFN
IVF #2(12/12)AFC 21, MD lupron, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast and 2-8cell. BFN.
IVF#3(4/13) Natural start antagon protocol, 12R,11F. one PGS normal at day 6 transfer. BFN.
IVF#4 (11/13) C.CRM (ODW.U normal 8/13 Still no Diagnosis) EPP/antagonist. ER 13R/7M/6F. Only 1 made it to freeze. Abnormal. Looking into options of DE, Fresh vs frozen.
10/14 new local RE to look into what's next. CD3 FSH 4.7, AMH 0.9. Met with DE agencies and exploring options for feb/march 2015.
Surprise natural bfp (4 days before donor is signed). Beta #1 at 9dpo: 51.8, 2nd beta: 195 (25 hours doubling) @11dpo. 3rd beta (12/15): 516 (35 hrs doubling) 4th beta(12/17): 895 (58 hours doubling) 5th beta(12/19): 2120. U/S at 5w0d(12/22): one gestational sac with yolk sac. U/S #2 (6w0d)12/29. One little bean measuring 6w0d with HR 124. 3rd u/s(1/4)7w0d: baby measuring 7w2d. HR 134. 3/30: A/S at MFM went great except for low lying placenta. Verifi results are normal! Team Blue! Please send any positive thoughts our way! EDD:8/24/2015
Baby Will born 8/18. He's perfect.
When I found out I was pregnant this time I got my tsh checked ASAP because I figured my thyroid would be thrown out of whack again, but so far so good- tsh is within normal range. I think my case is unusual but not unheard of.
If I were you I would keep taking the meds throughout your pregnancy.
There is a natural medication (porcine thyroid) you may be able to try instead of synthetic if you want, called armour. You may want to ask about that.