How can TSH levels be reduced in a pregnancy?
Patient: Dear Dr, I am pregnant Report given in Scan gestational age is 6 weeks 6 days and Menstrual age is 8 weeks 1 day has on 10 feb 2011 I have tested thyroid on 9th Feb 2011 below are the test result Free T3 - 2.23 Free T4 - 0.39 TSH - 39.68 Please let me know what medican I need to take to reduce TSH level Doctor: Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.You have increased TSH levels which make you hypothyroid.You need to take thyronorm or Eltroxin to normalize the thyroid hormone levels and the dose should be adjusted according to the TSH levels.Hope you found the answer helpful.Wishing you good health.RegardsDr Deepti Verma