Just found out about hypothyroidism whilst TTC

[Thundercatsarego]

I got my bfp last and found out we'd had a mmc at the dating scan. Since then I've had a couple of blood tests which have showed ever elevating TSH levels to the point they are sure I've developed hypothyroidism. T4 levels are still just within range.

While of course it is very treatable, I've been feeling pretty gutted because I understand it's an obstacle to conceiving until the meds kick in.

Anyone else find out about/develop hypothyroidism whilst TTC? I would love to hear any stories and also wonder if anyone understand how long it might take for me to be back in with a chance of conceiving. Yes, I'm very impatient!

[minipie]

that's interesting duchesse. as I said up thread, I had a chemical pg the first month of being on thyroxine and got pg with DD the second month. DD was premature and has a sacral dimple and tongue tie, minor midline defects. So far she seems completely healthy but I do wonder if I should have waited a few months longer for the thyroxine to kick in properly.

[HazleNutt]

What has been said, TSH below 2. Even if not pregnant, most experts now recommend keeping it below 3-3,5, not 5.

And insist on getting your T4 tested as well, TSH does not always give a full picture - my TSH is 0,1 at the moment, but t3-t4 just mid-range.