A member asked:

My wife's thyroid level is 17 and she wants to be pragnent. is it safe for her to be pragnent. would there be any effect on the foetus?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Get it normalized: Hypothyroidism is very detrimental to the pregnancy and development of the fetus. Get this normalized as soon as you can. Fortunately, with the right treatment, it could be normal in a few months. See a specialist if needed. Good luck.

Answered 5/14/2013

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