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Will having low normal free t3 (liothyronine) in pregnancy hurt the fetus?

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Dr. Kevin O'neil answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

No: The more active thyroid hormone is t4. If this is normal, you should be ok.

Answered 9/3/2013

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