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Pregnant heard heart beat at 7 wk 4 days. got blood work and tsh came at 6.26. doc called in levothyroxine. will my baby ok or possible miscarriage?

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Should be ok: It is important for best outcomes to keep your TSH less than 2.5. This is why your doctor put you on synthroid (thyroxine). He/she will most likely check the TSH level again in 4-6 weeks.
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