Dr. Uzma Arqam
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hi doctor,
I am actually afraid of the side effect of the medicine that I take the whole time during my lifespan. I weigh 54 kg, and my BP and sugar are normal. Two years ago, I had a nodule in the left lobe of the thyroid gland. After FNAC, it was suspicious follicular adenoma. My doctor did a total thyroidectomy. After the operation, in the biopsy report, the tumor was benign or cancer free. Does living on Levothyroxine reduce lifespan? I am unmarried. Can I marry? Can I conceive a healthy baby? Is long-term hormone therapy linked to future breast cancer? Is Levothyroxine bio-identical to the original hormone? Can I be happy after getting married? What will my lifespan be? Please give me suggestions. My laboratory tests concluded TSH, FT4, and FT3 were normal. I take Eltroxin 100 mcg currently.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern.
It is nice to have self-concern but be positive. Do not be anxious. Follow all precautions, necessary advice, and treatment, whatever is suggested by your doctor.
It is better to have strict control over your thyroid level as it is needed for your well-being. As you gradually are able to maintain it with medications, you will feel better. If your reports say that it was a benign tumor, then things are really not complicated if the instructions given by your doctor are followed properly. Have proper, regular consultations with an endocrinologist. Continue normal activities of your life after married life. Hypothyroidism can result in complications like infertility, miscarriage, congenital anomalies, developmental and structural defects in the fetus, etc. Women taking thyroid medications also try to conceive and, under proper care, could be able to deliver a normal fetus. It is not necessary that complications always occur, although they could occur, and for that, you need consultation and help from a gynecologist. You need to follow the precautions, and there should be proper monitoring and care throughout pregnancy.
Hope this has addressed your concern.
Warm regards.
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