Get Virtual Care
  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care
  • FAQs
  • Support Center
For Businesses
  • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
  • For DMEs and Pharmacies
  • For Health Plans
  • For Providers
About Us
  • Who We Are
  • Why HealthTap
  • Our Standards
  • Contact
Log in
Book a video appointment
Book now
  • Get Virtual Care

    • Primary Care
    • Urgent Care
    • FAQs
    • Support Center
  • For Businesses

    • Direct Primary Care for Organizations
    • For DMEs and Pharmacies
    • For Health Plans
    • For Providers
  • About Us

    • Who We Are
    • Why HealthTap
    • Our Standards
    • Contact
Log in to HealthTap
HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How does hypothyroidism affect fertility and what are the chances of getting pregnant once you are on the medication to correct it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Decreases: Yes after correction it normalises your chances...

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 12/24/2014

4.6k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have hypothyroidism n it is in controlled state. Can I plan for pregnancy now and while planning can i take prenatal gummy with thyroid medication.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can Hypothyroidism cause fertility problems,could it cause you to never have a baby at all?!If you do get pregnant can Hypothyroidism harm your baby?!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Good day, I am currently pregnant and my thyroid levels are 4,14. I have a history of hypothyroidism so I would just like to know if I need to take my medication again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I m 13weeks pregnant and currently being treated for hypothyroidism my recent boodtests show T4 19 2 and ftsh 2 2 does this indicate that i may need an increase in medication soon ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Wife missed her periods, overdue by 8-10 days. Pregnancy test is negative. Having hypothyroidism since 4 yrs but controlled with medication.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

How does hypothyroid effect fertility & pregnancy? What is done to minimize its effects on both? I'm 37 and my TSH is 6.5 the lowest was 3.4 worried.
Will i need to be on medication for hypothyroidism if i plan to get pregnant? My level is 5.69. Is it hard to conceive at that level?
Endometriosis(size shrunked) and hypothyroid(taking thyroxine medications).but regular periods. Will it be difficult to get pregnant? Ttc#2pleasehelp
I'm taking dopergin for high prolactin level & thyroxine 50 mg for hypothyroid. How early are my chances to get pregnant? I started then 2 weeks ago?
I am hypothyroid and on medication. how early to detect pregnancy to adjust levels to avoid miscarriage? ASAP or within a week or two?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited

For Businesses

Direct Primary Care for OrganizationsFor DMEs and PharmaciesFor Health PlansFor Providers

Company

About UsSupport CenterContact Us

Health Content

Health TopicsDoctor Q&A by Specialty

Join Us

For DoctorsJobs
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.