A member asked:

Can being hyperthyroid affect breast milk supply? cannot seem to regulate synthroid (thyroxine) dose since giving birth and breast milk getting lower and lower..

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Breast milk: I note that you are taking synthroid (thyroxine). Did you mean the effect of hypothyroid rather than hyperthyroidism on your breast milk? It is known that hypothyroid conditions can affect your milk supply.

Answered 11/12/2013

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