https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:44:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2782389 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:09:27 +0000 periwinklebee 2782389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: Really glad it came back normal! I'm hoping the bit of a break you took awhile back was exactly what your body needed to heal from the losses and get all your levels back to normal, and that you'll get your sticky bfp soon :heart: :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2782301 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:39:11 +0000 CC Mommy 2782301@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: my value was 5.81 during 1st tri and the doc put me on supplements, stating that normal adults 20 yo or older should be between .40 and 4.50. </p> <p>1st tri: .26-2.66<br /> 2nd tri: .55-2.73<br /> 3rd tri:.43-2.91</p> <p>The supplements brought my levels to 1.84 which is within the normal range, as presented by my doctor. </p> <p>She also said that Hyperthyroidism can cause a low IQ and that treating it during pregnancy has shown great results. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2782299 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:33:28 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2782299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: Glad its not an issue right now and that your doctor will be on top of checking it regularly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2782255 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:41:04 +0000 mrskansas 2782255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skinnycow: My doctor does check it frequently during pregnancy, so if I'm able to get pregnant again, they will monitor it closely to make sure it stays in check.</p> <p>Thanks for your reply! I'm glad it hasn't been an issue for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2782252 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:39:01 +0000 skinnycow 2782252@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: That's great! </p> <p>I didn't see this thread the first time around but I have high-ish TSH (around 2.5). It's a non-issue when I'm not pregnant but I did have to take medication during my pregnancy. I haven't had major issues conceiving so I don't think it has had an impact on TTC for me personally. Depending on your OB's cutoff you may have to take medication when you get pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2782233 Thu, 26 Oct 2017 12:13:46 +0000 mrskansas 2782233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>TSH came back much better at 1.6!<br /> Feeling relieved that this isn't an issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780443 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:35:38 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2780443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: Its a start, good luck with the testing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780439 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:31:56 +0000 mrskansas 2780439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snarkybiochemist: Thank you! The appointment went well. They are going to repeat the lab work this week and we will go from there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780407 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 09:29:19 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2780407@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: Good luck today I hope your doctor is receptive and willing to work with you to figure out a solution to whats going on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780351 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 05:24:54 +0000 MACSUNSHINE 2780351@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I recently met with our RE and they were discussing prior to getting my lap results that they really want the TSH on the low end of the range. So even if it was normal they would likely put me on a low dose medication to reduce it further. They were citing recent studies and I just trust in them. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780282 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:55:34 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2780282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>oh and ask to have your TSH level run as ultrasensitive TSH. It obviously is more sensitive but my RE and now endo prefer it that way, they say its much more accurate for pregnancy. I am lucky that I have been on the same dose of meds throughout pregnancy thus far but I still get my levels tested every 4-6 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780277 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:21:17 +0000 mrskansas 2780277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MaryM: Thank you, this was helpful!</p> <p>I have quite a few things to discuss with the RE tomorrow :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780275 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:11:39 +0000 MaryM 2780275@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just checked my labs...My doctor regularly (once a month) checks T4 Free, TSH, Triiodothyronine Free, and Reverse T3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780274 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 16:09:01 +0000 MaryM 2780274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You might want to read up on subclinical hypothyroidism. </p> <p>I had to find a doctor that leans sort of toward functional medicine to treat mine. Mine had always been around 3 or 4 (which most considered "normal").</p> <p>I'm not sure if it was a big part of the problem or not...but after getting it and a couple other things under control, I'm halfway through a pregnancy with no issues so far. </p> <p>It's also important to find a doctor who will test you REGULARLY during pregnancy if you're on thyroid medication. Most doctors might test once a trimester. But thyroid levels can change rapidly in pregnancy. </p> <p>My doctor wanted me at or below 2 when TTC, closer to 1 in the first trimester, and now between 1 and 1.5 in the second. </p> <p>But it's also important to look at more than just TSH. </p> <p>A lot of people in one of my infertility groups reference Stop the Thyroid Maddness (there's a website, and I think a Facebook group). I can only handle so many groups, so I haven't ventured there. </p> <p>Something else to keep in mind...my levels went completely wonky after my last loss (I think TSH was above 4). I know you've had a lot of losses, so that could be part of what's happening. I needed to increase my dose of thyroid meds for a few months before it leveled out on it's own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780269 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:45:37 +0000 mrskansas 2780269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ocean81: @jhd: Thank you both! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780266 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:37:56 +0000 jhd 2780266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My PCP said up to 4 was normal, but since we were TTC she wanted me under 2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780259 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:29:49 +0000 ocean81 2780259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When you are TTC your TSH should be below 2.5. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but it took me a year to conceive my daughter (TSH was never tested) and after my loss (which had nothing to do with my thyroid) I was on levothyroxine so my TSH was under control and I got pregnant on the first try with my son. Normal levels are different when you are TTC/pregnant. It is really easy to get under control with meds so I hope it's an easy fix for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780245 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:23:44 +0000 Portboston 2780245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It’s SO irritating. I hate lab ranges. Especially because they include a whole bunch of sick people!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780243 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:21:12 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2780243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrskansas: part of the puzzle, I also have PCOS </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780242 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:19:57 +0000 mrskansas 2780242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snarkybiochemist: Did your RE think your infertility was directly related to your TSH level or if it was just a piece of the puzzle?</p> <p>eta I will absolutely insist that they do the lab work tomorrow so I can get the results ASAP. I should be ovulating this week so if it does come back elevated I want meds immediately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780241 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:17:47 +0000 mrskansas 2780241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Portboston: I've read quite a bit of conflicting information on what's "normal" too. They really need to make up their mind so people like me don't freak out :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780240 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:17:08 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2780240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My RE wanted my TSH below 2 and in fact I didn't end up pregnant until it was below 1. I would definitely suggest having it retested and if it's borderline consider meds to get it to happy pregnancy levels. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780237 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:11:01 +0000 Portboston 2780237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just read that normal level can be up to 4...maybe the range of normal varies? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780232 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:51:26 +0000 mrskansas 2780232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Here is a screenshot of my results: </p> [attach=7778/17/oxzdpq.490x586.2017-10-17_13-51-01.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tsh-and-ttc#post-2780228 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:46:12 +0000 mrskansas 2780228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi ladies.. I have an appointment with a RE tomorrow and was going over some lab work that was done back in February. I noticed that my TSH level was 3.02 which did not flag anything. After doing some research I found that levels should ideally be between 1-2.<br /> I was 4 weeks pregnant at the time of the lab work, which, according to some online articles, can slightly raise TSH. I ended up losing that pregnancy shortly after but we knew the cause so it wasn't related to any thyroid problem. Before that loss I had one MC and one ectopic.<br /> My TSH in October of 2016 was 1.98 and I was not pregnant at the time.</p> <p>Should I be concerned about this level? I have had 2 or 3 chemical pregnancies since the lab work was done and now I'm feeling upset that my RE at the time didn't catch this.<br /> I will definitely be requesting this be rechecked at my appointment tomorrow but I'm looking for some reassurance in the meantime. </p>