How can my wife mitigate her hypothyroidism. any drugs or natural treatment for her? she is 6 months pregnant with a girl.

Ask doctor: Since she is pregnant and is diagnosed with hypothyroidism, she must be followed by an obstetrician and her family doctor on endocrinologist. Isn't she on thyroid medication? You should get her doctors to give you a clear treatment plan for her during the pregnancy and after also. We can't give you general advice that may go against her doctor's approach.

Rx by OB/gyn: Drugs are available for treatment of hypothyroidism. management of this is very important since she is pregnant. An obstetrician should be able to help her.

Hypothy in pregnancy: Hi. Hypothyroidism is pregnancy is no problem, as long as it's treated! Your question is a little confusing, and almost sounds like she is not being treated. Please define "natural" treatment. Levothyroxine is atom-for-atom identical to normal human l-thyroxine - that's pretty darn "natural in my opinion! She should be treated with levothyroxine to a TSH generally in the 1-2 range. Good luck!

Seek treatment! : Seek immediate treatment for thyroid drug replacement! Do not delay! This is essential for baby's growth and development (as well as health of the mother) Best of luck and thanks for asking Healthtap!

Treatment now: My colleagues may have been too gentle with their advice. If your wife does not follow the hormone replacement that her physician prescribes, Baby can end up with permanent brain damage. If someone seeks a "natural treatment" for thyroid disease, this mistake can cost them their life. It's very serious but thankfully quite easy to manage -- no longer the mass-killer as in old times.