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I am 9 weeks pregnant. have been treated for hypothyroidism since 2007. today i found out that my tsh is 4.1. my endo upped meds. will baby be ok?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Hypothyroid: Yes. Of course. This is the exact thing they should have done.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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A member asked:

I am 9 weeks pregnant. have been treated for hypothyroidism since 2007. today i found out that my tsh is 4.1. my endo upped meds. will baby be ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Villaplana agreed

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