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In my first pregnancy i had hypothyroid so i told the dr today to check my thyroid and he said we usually check it the second trimestre,is it correct?

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Hypothyroidism: I strongly recommend that you ask the doctor to check every three months, not six.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 6/2/2016

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A member asked:

In my first pregnancy i had hypothyroid so i told the dr today to check my thyroid and he said we usually check it the second trimestre,is it correct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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