Me and DP have been trying to conceive for 2 years. I’ve had 4 miscarriages during that time. We’ve had every test done we can (privately) and nothing was a miss. Sperm tests, ultrasounds, we both are a healthy weight and take vitamins. Progesterone is strong. Lining is great. Egg count is great. However, the fertility specialist flagged a concern around my thyroid/TSH levels. It’s been consistently 5.5 in my last 3 blood tests, and the fertility specialist is concerned that I have subclinical hypothyroidism and this could be causing miscarriages, as it’s not optimal for conception and should be below 2.5. T3/T4 are fine. They suggested i go to my GP as they cant prescribe. We are 30 and 31.
this makes sense, I’ve been feeling fatigued, have struggled to maintain my weight loss and have been losing my hair. Both my parents have hypothyroidism. I contacted the GP about going on Thryoid medication and my concern around the miscarriages he looked at the blood test results and refused. Said they weren’t high enough. Wouldn’t refer me to endocrinology. I asked to see another GP who also refused. TSH affects the carrying of the baby, so I fear that IVF wouldn’t even be successful.
I feel at a loss. It’s not something I can lower naturally either. I’ve considered booking a private endocrinologist to discuss but it’s over £500 and if they don’t do anything either or can’t give a private prescription then I’ll be down £500 and nowhere forward.
does anyone have any suggestion on what to do? Or what you would do? I feel like I have no brain power after the past 2 years.