Hypothyroidism

Re: Hypothyroidism

• LizM61409 member

  November 2015

  I would guess that the second round of testing included more tests than what you had done initially, to clarify the situation.

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• scotten member

  November 2015

  I had pregnancy-induced hypothyroidism with my DD, and was prescribed a low dose of medication for the duration of my pregnancy (the thyroid issue went away after I gave birth). I was also borderline.
  
  My doctor periodically did bloodwork to check my thyroid levels throughout my pregnancy to see if the situation would correct itself. Maybe it's possible your thyroid caught up between your tests? I did not get a call after my initial bloodwork this time, so I'm assuming the hypothyroidism did not come back with this pregnancy.

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• BLM10 member

  November 2015

  Super common in pregnancy and not terribly worrisome. There is a range of normal for each trimester and your doc will stay on top of it. It typically corrects itself after birth.

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• Jason&Erin82507 member

  November 2015

  Totally common. I was diagnosed hypothroid while pregnant with my second (higher then borderline). I was given levothyroxine to take throughout pregnany. My daughter was born perfectly healthy :-) Unfortunatly for me, it did not go away after I gave birth so I have remained on 88mcg ever since. I have to have my blood work drawn every few weeks into pregnancy (starting the day after my BFP) to monitor. My most recent draw (at 8 weeks) came back that I am borderline again so they upped my dose. At around 12 weeks the baby's own thyroid will begin to function and so they'll stop relying on yours, so they'll test again soon thereafter. Fingers crossed yours will clear up after the baby is born!

  J+E ~ 08/25/2007   DD#1 ~ 05/11/2010   DD#2 ~ 09/25/2013   DD#3 ~ 06/09/2016   Baby #4 Due ~ 01/16/2023

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• MichelleMSM member

  November 2015

  Thanks so much you guys. I have never had issues with my thyroid and I guess hearing there might be something wrong was a bit alarming - first pregnancy jitters I suppose. But I'm feeling MUCH better about it, thanks again.

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• jsl82 member

  November 2015

  I suffer from hypothyroidism for the past 3 years.  And could probably write a book on the amount of information I can tell you about your thyroid.  

  
  

  Basically your doctor sounds like they are doing everything right.  Your thyroid levels will be monitored throughout your pregnancy (for all women because low or high thyroid can cause miscarriage and birth defects but when properly monitored you can easily correct abnormal thyroid levels).  Since you were only borderline low and your follow up showed you in the normal range I wouldn't worry too much.  During pregnancy your body will naturally produce more of the hormones needed for a healthy thyroid/ body.  I do not make enough of these thyroids on a normal basis- so need to take a pill daily to stay at a normal level.  I need to continue to increase my dosage during pregnancy to stay at the levels needed to maintain my pregnancy.  You will be tested frequently for your thyroid throughout your pregnancy- and usually you won't even know about it (since there are so many blood tests).  Eat healthy and exercise regularly- this actually does help with maintaining a healthy thyroid.  If you need medication later on in your pregnancy- take it as prescribed and try to relax.  I promise that you can have a healthy pregnancy even with an under-active thyroid.  

  
  

  Also many women find they having thyroid issues after delivery as well- perfectly normal.  My grandmother and mother were both hyper after their children- and after a few months to a year naturally returned to normal.  

  me 35/ DH 39
  

  married 8/22/2015

  BFP#1- 4/2014 edd 1/1/15 mmc/d&c 6/2014

  BFP#2- 10/2015 edd- 6/29/2016 mmc/ d&c 12/2015

  BFP#3- 4/30/2016 DD1 12/27/16
  BFP#4- 9/26 edd 6/5/18

  
  

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