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Should I worry about high thyroglobulin antibody levels during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 13 weeks pregnant. I have been taking Levothyrox 50 micrograms for eight weeks because of TSH levels at 3.91. I have now stopped Levothyrox and got another blood test suggested by my Gynecologist to see if I should pursue the treatment. Now, my TSH, T3, T4 levels, and TPO antibodi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Why you started Levothyroxine? Is it just because of your TSH level being 3.17? How much was your free T4 at that time? Do you have a history of hypothyroidism? Did you take any Levothyroxine before? If you just took Levothyroxine because of TSH of 3.17, then no need to... Read Full »
Will taking PTU for hyperthyroidism during pregnancy cause any complication?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 26 years old. I have a problem with hyperthyroidism during my pregnancy. I am in my fourth month of pregnancy with TSH- 0.07, T4- 161, T3- 2.34. What are the complications with this? Is it good for me to take PTU. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy is usually treated with Propylthiouracil 50-100 mg/day. Generally, treatment is withdrawn four weeks prior to delivery after which normal doses may be resumed. Your hormone levels are still very high, you need to increase your dose. Pregnanc... Read Full »
Can bicornuate uterus result in fertility and pregnancy complications?
Query: Hi doctor,After undergoing HSG procedure, my results showed me that I have a bicornuate uterus or thick septum. Both fallopian tubes are patent. But there is an abnormal position of the uterine body. It can occur due to a cystic nodularity present in the right adnexa. It displaces the entire uterine... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, women do not require treatment for a bicornuate uterus. If there is a need, then a surgery called Strassman metroplasty is done. This surgery is recommended for women having repeated miscarriages. Usually, a bicornuate uterus will not affect fertility. But in s... Read Full »