Underactive thyroid and recurrent miscarriage

[ladylush]

Have just found out that my level of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is high, which means my thyroid is underactive. Having had 3 m/c and now problems conceiving I am hoping I have now found the possible cause (because treatment is simple and effective). Has anyone else experienced this?

I have an underactive thyroid but I have no idea what my TSH levels are. I have a DS and may of had a MC ages ago but not sure might have just been an unusually very painful and heavy AF. You shouldnt have any trouble TTC as long as you're on the right dose of thyroxine

Not sure if that helps

Thanks fruitloop . My fsh level is 7.8 (range is up to 3)but T4 is normal. I am worried they will say I don't need thyroxine cos the t4 is normal. Trying to gather as much evidence as possible before seeing the doctor on thursday.

No personal experience but a friend had >6 miscarriages due to untreated hypothyroidism

Hope they sort it out for you

Thanks theblonde. When you next see your friend could you find out what her TSH level was. TIA

Your doc should be looking to get your TSH within the normal range
they might do more tests to look at your T3 too

Just read an interesting set of guidelines which said that I may fall in the realm of sub-clinical hypothyroidism which means a serum level of

If you don't get any immediate joy from your GP you could ask for a referral to an endocrinologist

Have you already asked for a referral to investigate the recurrent m/c?

Didn't MrsMcjnr have this?

find her in 'sweepstake...greedy or honey next' in pregnancy.

hope you are well though ladylush, me and my bump are fine!

Yes I was seen twice at a clinic and discharged - nothing found. They checked the uterus and ran clotting and chromosome bloods. Still waiting for the latter but doubt they will show anything.

Hi Scorpio, I think Mrs McJ has APA which is a clotting disorder.

Glad to hear you and baby bump are doing well

hi ya i have underactive thyroid and am having problems ttc!
i have ds and developed my thyroid problem after having ds.
my body was so low i stopped completly and now i am not ovulating at all . i am only 23 and feel very annoyed at all this. the doc says it will fix itself but i dont think it will.
dont even feel like a women now!!!!!!!!
also read things to suggest that you are at higher risk of mc and birth defects!!!

Had chromosome bloods results back - all normal. No surprise there. Looks like I had to do my own investigations Hope it doesn't take too long for tsh levels to get down to normal range.