A 27-year-old female asked:
i 'm 28 yrs old having 4m hypothyroidism using medicines 2 keep control, planning 4 kid soon, worried abt fertility rate.help me please with instructions?
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Dr. Barbara Toppin answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Stay calm :): Most patients with well controlled thyroid problems do well during pregnancy. Remember to take your medication and you will need to have your thyroid blood tests at least once per trimester . The medications are safe and necessary to take during pregnancy.
Answered on Oct 29, 2012
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Dr. Su Fairchild answered
24 years experience Integrative Medicine
Don't worry: So long as you are correctly and adequately treated, you should be ok. Consider armour thyroid.
Answered on Oct 30, 2012
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