How soon after thyroidectomy (graves) can i be cleared to try 2 conceive? doc said he just needs to ensure med dose is right. how long does that take?

Thyroid function: Hi. You'll want stable thyroid function so you feel your best and have your metabolism straightened out. That depends on how well you doc chose your starting dose of l-thyroxine. If dosage adjustments are required, it takes about 6 weeks between dose changes to see how you respond to the new dose. Be patient. You've got plenty of time to do it right. Good luck!

Normal thyroid level: It sounds like you already have a thyroid surgeon and/ or an endocrinologist with whom you are working. Generally, we do like to ensure that you are euthyrroid (TSH level is normal). It can take anywhere from a month to a few months for this to happen. The excess thyroid hormone has to leave your body and the synthetic hormone needs to kick in and start working.

Optimum dose of thy: Following surgery,your levels of TSH should be monitered,and replacement therapy to started,this is usually four or six weekly adjustment depending on your blood levels,once levels fall within normal,parameters and stays stable.this might take app.3 months but is variable.