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Could a tsh level of 5.6 be enough to cause fertility issues? would fixing it boost my fertility ?
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Yes: The short answer is "yes". Hypothyroidism (elevated tsh) can affect your menstrual cycles and how you ovulate, among other health issues. Moving forward, maintaining your TSH level at, or below, 2.5 while your pregnant also has better outcomes for baby.
Answered 2/4/2017
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