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Hi,i'm 25 weeks pregnant.last month my tsh was 1.43, this month it's 4.1. i'm taking levoth. 150 & will work with my dr. to change the dosage. could my high current tsh have done any damage to the baby already? :( thx?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Thyroid medication : You will need to discuss your specific case with your Obgyn but in general, a TSH of 4 is not particularly high and would not be a cause for concern

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Answered 10/11/2020

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A member asked:

Hi,i'm 25 weeks pregnant.last month my tsh was 1.43, this month it's 4.1. i'm taking levoth. 150 & will work with my dr. to change the dosage. could my high current tsh have done any damage to the baby already? :( thx?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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