Q: blood work shows tsh levels extremely low 0.04, but normal t4. i'm 11 weeks pregnant. should i be worried that it can affect my pregnancy and baby?

Hyperthyroid: Hi. There are several kinds of hyperthyroidism, so of which can potentially affect the fetus. You should see an endocrinologist for assessment and management. I would check TSI &amp; TRAb antibodies; they cross the placenta. Your fetus is just making its thyroid now. However, if you need anti-thyroid drugs, they are safe during pregnancy. Good luck!

Question 1

is a tsh of 0.88 normal if im planning for pregnancy in the future?

Accepted Answer

: 0.5 to 4.5 is an acceptable TSH level

Question 2

is tsh normal in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Tsh and hcg, the pregnancy hormone, have very similar structures, and some biologic cross-reactivity. The high levels of HCG in pregnancy can provide enough stimulation to the thyroid to cause the thyroid to be just a little overactive and TSH to drop into the slightly low range. This is common and does not usually need treatment. A high tsh, should be treated in almost almost pregnant patients.

Question 3

my tsh serum test shows 0.011 which is marked low against normal value during pregnancy. what does this mean?

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You postpartum?: Hi. It sounds like you're no longer pregnant and you delivered your baby. Is that correct? Autoimmune thyroid disease is not uncommonly seen in the postpartum period as a woman's immune system revs back up after delivery. You may now have Graves' disease or a postpartum subacute thyroiditis. Your doc may refer you to an endocrinologist for help with diagnosis and management. Good luck!

Question 4

tsh level 5.29. is this is a reason i am not able to get pregnant from past 2 years. i have biochemical pregnancy last year. all reports are normal.

Accepted Answer

Needs treatment: A TSH level higher than 5 indicates thyroid deficiency and it can be readily treated with a pill that your doctor can prescribe. Low thyroid function can be an impediment to pregnancy.
Wish you good health and a healthy baby!

Question 5

tsh levels is 2.14 and freet4 is 1.1 at 12 wks pregnancy.normal?when will baby makes it own thyroid?tht means baby won't depend on my thyroid levels?

Accepted Answer

Normal: Your thyroid levels are normal.  You did not mention whether you are on thyroid hormone or not.  If you are, you should get thyroid levels done periodically during the pregnancy to make sure that the levels remain normal, regardless of whether the baby's thyroid is working or not. The fetal thyroid starts making thyroid hormone during the second trimester, but normal mother levels are still needed

Question 6

is vlue of my tsh of 3.5 with 0.94 free t4 a part of normal harmonal settings after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid function: Tsh is the most sensitive test to show any abnormality in thyroid function. Yours is in normal range.

Question 7

diagnosed with hypothyroidism during pregnancy. dr reduced dosage to 50mcg post delivery. tsh  was 5.6 . dr increased dosage to 100mcg and now tsh is 0.87. is this normal?. i am continuing 100mcg for next 6 months. i am worried if it might to hyper.

Accepted Answer

Consult doctor: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests.      
Wish you good health!

Question 8

i might have gestational hypothyroidism even though earlier in my pregnancy tests that i did in the afternoon were normal. this last test was done 7am and i got tsh 4.4. is it true that tsh levels are higher early morning?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism:  Normal TSH range in pregnancy is between 0.35 and 4.0mU/L. (regardless of time of day)  If your TSH is 4.4mU/L it is above the normal range indicating Hyperthyroidism. Talk to your Dr about what your lab test values mean for your pregnancy and what treatment they would like to pursue.

Question 9

my tsh level is 4.0 but my t3 (liothyronine) and t4 is normal. do i still need meds? and can i be on it during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: First of all, you can be on thyroid med if you are pregnant.  Second, with the labs above, you have subclinical hypothyroidism.  To treat or not to treat, we have been arguing this for the last few years. I recommend asking your doctor for a thyroid peroxidase antibody test.  If this test comes back positive, i would treat to bring TSH to < 2.  If it's negative, have a TSH recheck in 3 months.

Question 10

blood work shows tsh levels extremely low 0.04, but normal t4. i'm 11 weeks pregnant. should i be worried that it can affect my pregnancy and baby?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroid: Hi. There are several kinds of hyperthyroidism, so of which can potentially affect the fetus. You should see an endocrinologist for assessment and management. I would check TSI &amp; TRAb antibodies; they cross the placenta. Your fetus is just making its thyroid now. However, if you need anti-thyroid drugs, they are safe during pregnancy. Good luck!

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Tsh in pregnancy what is the normal

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Is a tsh of 0.88 normal if im planning for pregnancy in the future?

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Is tsh normal in pregnancy?

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My tsh serum test shows 0.011 which is marked low against normal value during pregnancy. what does this mean?

A member asked:

Tsh level 5.29. is this is a reason i am not able to get pregnant from past 2 years. i have biochemical pregnancy last year. all reports are normal.

A member asked:

Tsh levels is 2.14 and freet4 is 1.1 at 12 wks pregnancy.normal?when will baby makes it own thyroid?tht means baby won't depend on my thyroid levels?

A member asked:

Is vlue of my tsh of 3.5 with 0.94 free t4 a part of normal harmonal settings after pregnancy?

A member asked:

Diagnosed with hypothyroidism during pregnancy. dr reduced dosage to 50mcg post delivery. tsh was 5.6 . dr increased dosage to 100mcg and now tsh is 0.87. is this normal?. i am continuing 100mcg for next 6 months. i am worried if it might to hyper.

A member asked:

I might have gestational hypothyroidism even though earlier in my pregnancy tests that i did in the afternoon were normal. this last test was done 7am and i got tsh 4.4. is it true that tsh levels are higher early morning?

A member asked:

My tsh level is 4.0 but my t3 (liothyronine) and t4 is normal. do i still need meds? and can i be on it during pregnancy?

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Blood work shows tsh levels extremely low 0.04, but normal t4. i'm 11 weeks pregnant. should i be worried that it can affect my pregnancy and baby?

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