https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 16:56:49 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259816 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:26:30 +0000 Greentea 1259816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: @Mrs.Someone: it definitely sounds like it depends on the situation like you said! Case by case basis I guess. For me personally I am hypo so it is something I will likely always need as mine is genetic. I was under the impression that once I start the meds it is for life for me because it interferes with your body (my body's) natural ability, so that is what I know to be true for my situation. I am pretty antidrug in general, so I tend to think of them as "serious." I wouldn't even take a Tylenol pregnant! So I guess it is all from my point of view. Interesting! I didn't realize your situation was in regard to ttc. Sounds like you and your doc know what you are doing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259394 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:28:39 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1259394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: @MrsKoala: I agree, the "medicated for life" thing isn't true. However, once your thyroid starts to underfunction, it isn't very likely that it will ever get back into shape on its own. My ND upped my dose when I was around 2.1 and having trouble TTC. I completely trust her, and believe she is doing the right thing. Thyroid meds are by no means serious, its a hormone your body naturally produces, and the medication should have zero negative side effects. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259342 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:14:11 +0000 MrsKoala 1259342@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Greentea: What? The whole medicated for life thing is definitely not true. That depends completely on the reason for the thyroid issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259286 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:01:17 +0000 Greentea 1259286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: @T.H.O.U.: my docs would not medicate someone at a 2.8. I was at an 11 when I got medicated. Remember once you are medicated it is for life. I would just talk to your personal doc you trust and always be skeptical of such a serious medicine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259118 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:27:33 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1259118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Just for reference, when my levels were at around 2.8, I was put on medication by my OBGYN (not TTC yet, but in the age range). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259103 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:24:59 +0000 MrsKoala 1259103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with others that I've been told .5-2.5 is good for TTC/pregnancy. Anything higher/lower is not good. My TSH has hung at .75 for my entire pregnancy but I have hyperthyroidism where it looks like most people have hypothyroidism. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259088 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:21:06 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1259088@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: I totally understand keeping it in a smaller range if you are being medicated or if there is another issue (like cancer or other symptoms). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259049 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:12:28 +0000 pui 1259049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>.5 up to 2.5.</p> <p>The old standard was 1-5, but this is no longer accepted.</p> <p>You should also have Free T3 and Free T4 tested. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259046 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:11:37 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1259046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Honestly, I have no idea. It could be a general range for all people, all ages, all situations? But I've been told by both an RE and ND that 1-2 is important. Also, a friend who had thyroid cancer recently told me that her endo keeps her in that range to keep the cancer cells away.</p> <p>This article seems to explain it a little bit:<br /> <a href="http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/optimaltsh.htm" rel="nofollow">http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/optimaltsh.htm</a></p> <p>And I really don't want to scare anyone. I am no doctor. But it frustrates me that so many people are told that a higher level is OK, but are clearly having trouble conceiving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259039 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:09:51 +0000 Greentea 1259039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a healthy daughter and was at a 6 at one point during my pregnancy. Those levels go wacky during pregnancy anyway and I was already medicated. They checked me every 4 weeks and adjusted my medication. Thyroid is not something they can quick fix. They have to slowly adjust your meds and see your body's response to them to avoid over medicating you which can lead to other problems. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1259009 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:03:22 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1259009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: def. bring it up, and let me know what your Dr says! Best of luck at your appointment xoxo</p> <p>@mamimami: Wow, yes 60something is def. not normal!! Yikes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258990 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:00:23 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1258990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: Yes I have all those, although my iron is also low as well, so....? But I've always had those symptoms. I think it's worth bringing up for sure, and at the very least getting a retest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258989 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:00:05 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1258989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: No, it was a previously scheduled appointment. They did a repeat loss panel and one of those was the TSH. They told me over the phone that the TSH was normal in the 3.73 range but something else was abnormal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258983 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:59:09 +0000 Greentea 1258983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>.5 to 5! If you are medicated they like you at a 2 as a goal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258981 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:58:58 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1258981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.Someone: This range (.5-5) is still printed on my lab work. If this is such an outdated range why are the labs still using it? Plus I've had two doctors tell me this (not an endo or RE but still). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258980 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:58:55 +0000 mamimami 1258980@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think not everyone agrees about what is normal. Mine was 60-something when I was diagnosed with thyroiditis. That was definitely not normal!! Yours may be borderline although there is also debate about level vs. symptoms... like some people may be "in range" but may not really be OK. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258979 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:58:45 +0000 Shutterbug 1258979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I'm so sorry, I hope I didn't scare you, but my Dr said that is why I needed to go on meds - the risk of M/C. I do definitely think you should bring it up though - thyroid meds are very commonly prescribed, cheap, little to no side effects and if that could be the thing for you that would be wonderful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258976 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:57:52 +0000 marionberry 1258976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This may be because it used to be .5-5 was normal. That was changed a few years ago and the recommendation was to be under 3 but many doctors and hospitals have not updated their standards. However my RE was pretty adamant about getting below 2.5. I originally was about 3.5. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258974 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:57:42 +0000 Mrs.Someone 1258974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For TTC, ideal is 1-2. .3-5 is the old standard, and I wouldn't trust any doctor still using it. I was once told that 2.5 or higher puts you at a higher risk for m/c... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258971 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:57:15 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1258971@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I think I've had those ones tested, but I'll have to check my paperwork. </p> <p>@looch: I think it's the same, it says mUI/I ?? (or those "Is" could be "ls" ? So: mUl/l ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258969 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:56:18 +0000 Mae 1258969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just looked at my test results and they say: 0.550 - 4.780 uIU/mL for standard range. </p> <p>Although I got these done at 6 weeks pregnant, I'm not sure if the "standard range" is different for pregnant vs. not pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258968 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:56:17 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1258968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am going this afternoon to talk to my OB again about my blood work. I will be bringing up this same topic. I have had three sets of blood work and all have shown me in the high 3-4 range (last one was 3.73) and we've had two m/c in the last year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258965 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:54:57 +0000 Shutterbug 1258965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: exactly what @T.H.O.U.: said - under 2.5 is for TTC and pregnancy. My test was 3.7 and they put my on Levothyroxine for that. It's definitely worth bringing up because Hypothyroidism can contribute to M/Cs (although 3.25 would be very mild). Do you have any symptoms of hypothyroid, like fatigue, sensitivity to cold, dry skin? Although I'm realizing those are all sort of symptoms of winter, right? haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258961 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:54:14 +0000 looch 1258961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: do you know what unit of measure they are using? I can tell you that for cholesterol, it is measured using different units than in the US. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258957 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:52:53 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1258957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheSwissWifeStyle: You may be in the same boat I am. I have been told by my general physician and my OB that being in the 3-4 range is still "normal". I am starting to wonder though for TTC based on research and what I've read. I've also read that just looking at TSH can be misleading. Ask for them to include Free T3, T4 and a D vitamin deficiency blood test. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258953 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:52:22 +0000 lilyann 1258953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I thought my OB told me normal range was .3 - 5.00, but I can't remember if it is different being pregnant or not? I know mine came back low at 7.54 and had to be put on meds to regulate it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258951 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:51:35 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1258951@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Thanks so much. This is definitely something I'm going to bring up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258948 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:51:02 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1258948@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My (OB) nurse just told me yesterday that they consider normal to be anywhere between .45 and 4.5. I have heard though that for TTC more in the 1-2 range is ideal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258947 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:51:02 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1258947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cookie_dough: Thanks also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-is-a-normal-tsh-level#post-1258946 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:50:42 +0000 TheSwissWifeStyle 1258946@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@marionberry: Interesting. The last time mine was test (June I think?) it was 3.25. I think "normal" is different over here. The paperwork gives a "normal" of .3 to 4.30 </p> <p>Although with my m/c history, I wonder why the Dr. hasn't thought maybe this is a problem? </p>